High School ELA Teacher

Connections Academy

Certified High School ELA Teacher at Lighthouse Connections Academy managing instructional programs virtually for students in Michigan. Collaborating with Learning Coaches and students to ensure successful academic progress.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working from office or home, certified High School ELA Teachers will virtually manage instructional programs.
Consult regularly with Learning Coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program.
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner.
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.
Develop a general knowledge of the program’s curriculum and a detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible.
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
Maintain student records and data up to date.
Consult with other teachers, team members and staff to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs.
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed.
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified and certified to teach the English Language Arts in Michigan
Michigan Residency preferred
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Student and family focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Travel to and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel.
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Ability to work remotely, if necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Curriculum DevelopmentGrading and AssessmentPersonal Learning PlansSynchronous InstructionAsynchronous Web Conferencing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsFlexibilityStudent and Family Focused ApproachPunctualityAbility to Work in Fast Paced Environment

Certifications

Michigan Teaching Certification