Elementary Teacher, 2016-2017 School Year
Company
Summary:
Connections Education is a leading provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education solutions for students in grades K 12. Since 2001, the company's Connections Academy has delivered individualized learning to students through virtual public schools. In the 2014-15 school year, Connections Academy supports 29 virtual public schools in 25 states serving more than 60,000 students. Connections Education delivers blended (online and on-site) learning in select states viaNexus Academy schools, while students worldwide seeking a private online school can attendInternational Connections Academy. The Connections Learning by Pearson division meets the needs of schools, school districts, and other institutions looking to develop and enhance their online learning programs. Connections Learning by Pearson delivers a full range of targeted digital learning solutions to the K 12 education community including online courses, a program for homebound students, a digital learning platform, and private and public online schools. Connections Education is based in Baltimore, Maryland and was named a 2014 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun and a 2013 Best Place to Work byBaltimore magazine. Regularly recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Education is part of the global education company, Pearson.
Position Summary and
Responsibilities:
Working from our office in Visalia, San Juan Capistrano, North Bay, or Ripon, or working from your home office in the North Bay area of California, certified teachers will virtually manage instructional programs. Through the use of the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his or her instructional program.
The Elementary Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program's K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;
Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students' programs to increase student understanding;
Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a school community;
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing that may require overnight stays in the southern California area, as directed;
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation. This may require overnight stays in the southern California area;
Work with Advisory Teachers and School counselor to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Highly qualified and certified to teach elementary in California (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Ability to work remotely, if necessary
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
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Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by AdvancED.
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Summary:
Connections Education is a leading provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education solutions for students in grades K 12. Since 2001, the company's Connections Academy has delivered individualized learning to students through virtual public schools. In the 2014-15 school year, Connections Academy supports 29 virtual public schools in 25 states serving more than 60,000 students. Connections Education delivers blended (online and on-site) learning in select states viaNexus Academy schools, while students worldwide seeking a private online school can attendInternational Connections Academy. The Connections Learning by Pearson division meets the needs of schools, school districts, and other institutions looking to develop and enhance their online learning programs. Connections Learning by Pearson delivers a full range of targeted digital learning solutions to the K 12 education community including online courses, a program for homebound students, a digital learning platform, and private and public online schools. Connections Education is based in Baltimore, Maryland and was named a 2014 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun and a 2013 Best Place to Work byBaltimore magazine. Regularly recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Education is part of the global education company, Pearson.
Position Summary and
Responsibilities:
Working from our office in Visalia, San Juan Capistrano, North Bay, or Ripon, or working from your home office in the North Bay area of California, certified teachers will virtually manage instructional programs. Through the use of the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his or her instructional program.
The Elementary Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program's K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;
Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students' programs to increase student understanding;
Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a school community;
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing that may require overnight stays in the southern California area, as directed;
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation. This may require overnight stays in the southern California area;
Work with Advisory Teachers and School counselor to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Highly qualified and certified to teach elementary in California (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Ability to work remotely, if necessary
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Apply OnlineSend This Job to a FriendOpenings
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Edit Your Profile
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ul) id=OurSiteHeader>Our Site
What Is Connections Academy?
Curriculum
Success
Find Out More
Enroll
ul) id=ConnectionsAcademyHeader>Connections Academy
Careers
News
About Us
Contact Us
ul) id=HelpfulLinksHeader>Helpful Links
Find A School
School Log In
Request Information
Find an Event
Email Signup
FAQs
ul) id=OtherOfferingsHeader>Other Offerings
International Connections Academy
Nexus Academy
Connections Learning
Social
Connections Academy Blog
001 Fleet Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
-800-382-6010
Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by AdvancED.
Read About Our Accreditation
Privacy PolicyTerms of UseNondiscrimination PolicyAccessibility 2015 Connections Education LLC. All rights reserved.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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