Connections Academy

Counselor

• Advise students and families related to academics, career planning, well-being, and graduation
• Keep abreast of all grade promotion requirements
• Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to graduation requirements and student needs and interests
• Conduct Welcome Calls for students and maintain regular progress monitoring contacts
• Use a variety of platforms to communicate with families including telephone, email, and LiveLessons
• Synchronously connect with students regularly for individual, small group, and large group support
• Proactively monitor student pace, progress, and wellness using data and dashboard information
• Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues, college, career, and character education
• Coordinate the Student Support Team (SST) for their caseload; develop individual plans and ongoing monitoring of students

School Counselor

• Virtually assist students and parents/learning coaches with course selection and scheduling
• Advise students and families related to academics
• Keep current on all high school graduation requirements
• Assist students and parents with secondary course selection process according to state credit requirements
• Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules
• Review student transcripts and entry of credits into online transcript system
• Work with administrative assistants to obtain school records
• Implement programs for students related to interpersonal adjustment issues
• Participate in development of crisis prevention and management plans
• Coordinate a team of school teachers to help identify at-risk students
• Act as the main point of contact for at-risk students and families
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being

School Counselor – High School

Math Teacher

• Working full-time from home, certified teachers will manage instructional programs.
• Through various curriculum and communication tools, they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program.
• The Middle School Math Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
• 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, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible;
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging of all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
• Other duties as assigned.

Middle School Math Teacher

English Teacher

• Manage instructional programs from home
• Consult regularly with learning coaches and students
• 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
• Provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies
• Monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging of all student and parent contacts
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families
• Other duties as assigned

Middle School English Teacher

Teacher

• 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, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible;
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging of all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
• Other duties as assigned.

Elementary School Teacher

• Monitor schoolwide attendance, engagement, and compliance data to identify students in need of intervention and support
• Run and analyze attendance, contact, and engagement reports to identify students requiring outreach, intervention, or welfare checks
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff to identify students at risk of disengagement, chronic absenteeism, withdrawal, or academic failure
• Serve as a primary point of contact for students and families experiencing significant attendance, engagement, compliance, or intervention concerns
• Conduct student and family outreach, intervention meetings, and follow-up conferences to support improved attendance, engagement, and academic success
• Maintain ongoing communication and intervention support for students assigned to Tier II and Tier III attendance and truancy interventions
• Participate in and support the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) processes, including intervention planning, implementation, and progress monitoring
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of Academic Improvement Plans and other school intervention initiatives
• Participate in Truancy Board meetings and complete required follow-up activities, documentation, and intervention monitoring
• Assist in the development and monitoring of attendance contracts, intervention plans, and probationary agreements as assigned
• Complete welfare checks and coordinate outreach efforts for students identified as at-risk due to attendance, engagement, academic performance, or safety concerns
• Support student retention and dropout prevention efforts through proactive outreach, intervention, and family engagement
• Assist families through the student withdrawal process and support retention efforts when appropriate
• Serve as a liaison between Tennessee Connections Academy and educational, residential, treatment, or correctional facilities to support student attendance, engagement, and continuity of services
• Collaborate with school staff to identify and connect students and families with appropriate school and community resources
• Support crisis response efforts, welfare investigations, and student safety concerns as assigned
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards
• Assist with maintaining accurate records and documentation related to attendance, interventions, truancy, compliance, and student support services
• Support schoolwide testing efforts, including student outreach, participation monitoring, and required travel for testing events
• Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members related to attendance, engagement, intervention, and student support practices
• Other duties as assigned.

School Counselor, Compliance & Student Engagement

• Support GLLA’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) using the Response to Intervention Framework (RTI)
• Coordinate push-in and pull-out support in planning instruction and/or adaptation of the instructional program
• Design and implement specific strategies to promote growth in students identified for academic intervention
• Evaluate and measure effectiveness of MTSS strategies and interventions
• Provide intensive, research-based interventions for Tier 3 students
• Assist teachers in developing and implementing interventions
• Facilitate the Student Support Team (SST) process
• Develop instructional and behavioral support tools effectively
• Implement and track Tier 3 support for all identified students

Middle School Math Intervention Teacher

Psychologist

• Conduct thorough psychological evaluations using various assessment tools and techniques for students in grades PK-12th
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized tests to assess cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
• Compile detailed evaluation reports that include findings, recommendations, and potential interventions
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to gather relevant information
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss evaluation outcomes and develop individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all evaluations and related documentation
• Utilize varied assessment models to identify strengths and needs of individual students and the broader school community
• Provide effective professional services that promote effective functioning for individuals, families, and schools with diverse characteristics
• Evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery
• Stay current with best practices in psychological assessment and school psychology

School Psychologist – Minnesota Certified

• Answer Counseling Department phones and webmails
• Support Counseling Department projects and activities
• Input High School Transcripts, which includes course entry for new enrolling students, dual enrolled students, and summer school students
• Complete course scheduling for new enrolling high school students
• Enter data into our online student information system
• Generate reports and fulfill Transcript requests
• Support College and Career efforts with student and family outreach
• Assist Parents, Students, and School Staff
• Other duties as assigned

Counseling Specialist – Term of Project

• 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 entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades 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 of all student and parent contacts
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding
• Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest 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, as directed
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to given lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with parents and students)
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families
• Other duties as assigned

Health and Physical Education Teacher

• 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 entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades 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 of all student and parent contacts
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding
• Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest 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, as directed
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to given lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with parents and students)
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families
• Other duties as assigned

Elementary Teacher

• Provide direct English language development (ELD) instruction aligned with students' language proficiency levels.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support ELs in accessing grade-level curriculum.
• Monitor and document language development progress.
• Communicate regularly with families using appropriate language supports.
• Participate in EL identification, placement, and reclassification processes.

Multilingual Teacher

• From your home office or our office in Athens, the Manager of Counseling Services will work in conjunction with the school's leadership team to help students, ensuring that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.
• Provide directions to staff and assist students and parents in understanding and meeting graduation requirements, course selection and scheduling, post-secondary school planning, and crisis intervention.
• Support the teachers in exhibiting and maintaining a high level of professionalism, instructional support and customer service.
• Ensure the academic success of individual students by utilizing all levels of academic support available and maintaining a high level of communication with parents.
• Assist teaching staff with implementing any program changes and/or new software application introductions as appropriate to support student success.
• Exhibit high-quality communication with all staff, students, and families.
• Provide specified assistance to families in need of additional support to prevent unnecessary withdrawals and encourage high participation levels.
• Participate in student recruitment efforts including in-state trips, presentations, Q&A sessions and responding to the press.

Manager of Counseling Services

Science Teacher

• Working from our office in East Lansing, Michigan, or your home office, certified High School Science Teachers will virtually manage instructional programs.
• 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 entire program’s curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents).
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and school staff through use of computer and telephone.
• 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.
• 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, team members, academic interventionists/specialists, and other staff members to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding.
• Work with staff to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met.
• 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, as directed.
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School Science Teacher

• Assist students in their courses by providing motivation and support; • Work collaboratively with a team of teachers (both in-person and virtual) to ensure that all students in the cohort are on track and successfully progressing through the program; • Assist students with daily assignments and projects to increase understanding; • Clarify directions, Assist students 1 on 1 or in small groups with course content; • Assist Virtual Teachers with keeping student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts; • Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, as directed; • Help carry out educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process for special education students; • Help carry out educational programs developed through a student 504 plan as necessary. • Maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment at all times; • Develop and implement strategies that encourage student collaboration and teamwork; • Attend in-person/virtual field trip sessions as assigned. Advisory • Supervise an advisory cohort of students, ensuring that all students are successfully progressing through the program and that parents have a central point of contact for discussions on their student; • Monitor students’ attendance, participation, and academic performance; • Oversee the student escalation process to communicate with School Leadership and On-site and Virtual Teachers if student is an engagement concern and not meeting program expectations. • Develop and monitor individualized Action Plans for each student in escalation; including working with students to set goals for getting back on track and communicating with parents/caretakers and school staff; • Act as main point of contact for parents, teachers and other staff members regarding students in escalation; plan and deliver workshops related to general work/study habits, working effectively in teams, test-taking strategies and 21st century learning skills; • Help each student identify and focus on his or her potential and aspirations; • Support college and career counseling activities under direction of School Counselor; • Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options; • Other duties as assigned.