Connections Academy

Teacher

• From your home office in Missouri, certified Teachers will manage instructional programs.
• Consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum.
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, including in-person proctoring of State Test at various locations around the state of MO.
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
• Attend and participate in in-person training sessions and team building activities scheduled throughout the school year, locations TBD.
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School Social Studies Teacher

General

• Manage, organize, and collaborate with the administration team to provide safe, secure and confidential testing environments.
• Extend duties beyond test coordination to helping teachers analyze data and provide training.
• Manage student accountability measures such as short cycle assessments and test prep programs.
• Solicit and tabulate information regarding testing materials and needs for the annual testing budget process.
• Receive, inventory, organize, and disseminate state-mandated tests.
• Retrieve and organize test materials for return to state testing agencies.
• Prepare and arrange for shipment or pickup of testing materials to and from test sites.
• Order, organize, store, and inventory school wide assessment materials as directed.
• Communicate often with parents and teachers to coordinate student success in and out of classroom.
• Assist with maintaining accountability of students and records.
• Assist administration with data analysis and data delivery to teachers and students.
• Organize standardized testing, focusing on accommodations, managing schedule for the testing, making rosters of students testing for teachers’ information.
• Assist in notifying parents of upcoming testing, contacting students for various types of tests.
• Establish alternate, quiet placement for students during testing hours.
• Investigate possible areas for improvement with test results, working with teachers on in-classroom tactics to increase scores.
• Assist with preparation and dissemination of reports to assist leadership and staff in the interpretation of performance data and school/student characteristics.
• Assist with preparation of test data, School Report Card or other school data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certified State Testing Coordinator

• Deliver high-quality synchronous instruction and create asynchronous resources aligned to GACA curriculum and state standards.
• Provide differentiated Tier 1 instruction and collaborate within the MTSS/RTI model to plan and deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and families to support academic success and engagement.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers and support staff to ensure all student accommodations are implemented with fidelity and aligned to individualized learning needs.
• Use assessment data to diagnose student learning needs, plan instruction, monitor progress, and adjust strategies to ensure growth.

Certified Elementary Teacher

• Support and motivate students through high-quality virtual instruction
• Deliver synchronous and asynchronous instruction
• Provide intervention and enrichment for students
• Engage with families and provide clear feedback on student assessments
• Administer, score, and provide feedback on assessments
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff in the Professional Learning Community
• Assist in organizing school-wide events and student recruitment efforts

Certified Middle School Floating Teacher

• Support and motivate students through high-quality virtual instruction using the Pearson Online Classroom
• Deliver synchronous and asynchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment
• Engage families and use data to drive student learning and growth
• Collaborate effectively with teachers and support staff to ensure all student accommodations are implemented
• Maintain deep knowledge of assigned courses and general awareness of K–12 curriculum pathways
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and families to support academic success and engagement
• Administer, score, and provide feedback on formative and summative assessments
• Participate in all required Georgia state standardized assessments in-person and virtual sessions
• Work collaboratively within the Professional Learning Community to monitor data, plan instruction, and ensure student success
• Assist in the organization and facilitation of school-wide events (graduation, field trips, engagement activities)

Certified High School Floating Teacher

Special Education Teacher

• Support and motivate students through high-quality virtual instruction using the Pearson Online Classroom.
• Deliver synchronous and asynchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, engage families, and use data to drive student learning and growth.
• Maintain deep knowledge of assigned courses and general awareness of K–12 curriculum pathways.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and families to support academic success and engagement.
• Provide clear, consistent, and timely feedback on all student work and assessments.
• Conduct parent conferences, create and update Personal Learning Plans, and communicate regularly regarding progress, attendance, and needs.
• Administer, score, and provide feedback on formative and summative assessments.
• Work collaboratively within the Professional Learning Community to monitor data, plan instruction, and ensure student success.
• Assist in the organization and facilitation of school-wide events (graduation, field trips, engagement activities).

Certified Special Education Floating Teacher

• Working with Iowa Connections Academy from your home office in Iowa
• Manage instructional programs
• Consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure successful completion of instructional program
• Host homeroom LiveLessons and provide support for students and families
• Encourage students to be engaged in their lessons and LiveLessons
• Implement and oversee programs for students and families related to intervention
• Conduct weekly or biweekly check-ins with at-risk students
• Collaborate with the Professional School Counseling Team to support at-risk students
• Attend and participate in in-person training sessions and state testing activities

High School Advisory Teacher

• Provide assistance to K-12 students at risk of failing courses
• Analyze data to identify at-risk students
• Develop and implement intervention strategies
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to support student success

Reading Interventionist

Student

• Uphold and model the mission, vision, and values of Missouri Connections Academy.
• Support student persistence, engagement, and overall success by meeting annual school goals and accountability requirements.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve student attendance, engagement, and retention across grade levels.
• Proactively identify students at risk of disengagement or withdrawal and coordinate timely, student-centered interventions.
• Collaborate with school leadership, instructional staff, counselors, and support teams to align retention and engagement efforts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students and families to promote consistent participation and enrollment continuity.
• Provide high-quality communication and customer support to families and colleagues.
• Use data to monitor attendance, engagement, and retention trends and inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Support schoolwide initiatives, professional development, and collaborative practices.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, student-centered school culture in a virtual environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements related to attendance, enrollment, and student engagement.
• Participate in state testing administration and ensure adherence to applicable guidelines.
• Develop and monitor systems to track data related to late-enrolled students, including enrollment timing, engagement patterns, attendance trends, course pacing, and persistence outcomes.
• Analyze late-enrollment data to identify barriers to success and drive strategies.
• Design and implement differentiated onboarding processes for late-enrolled students that support both the student and family, ensuring clarity, connection, and early academic momentum.
• Create structured transition plans for students enrolling mid-semester to reduce instructional gaps and accelerate engagement.
• Partner with teachers, counselors, and support staff to provide coordinated wraparound support for newly enrolled students.
• Use innovative and creative engagement strategies to build meaningful connections with families and increase sustained participation in a virtual environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Dean of Student Retention and Engagement

Math 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 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 and staff 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; and
• Other duties as assigned.

High School Math Teacher

Advisor

• Virtually assist students and guardians/Learning Coaches with course selection and scheduling
• Make Welcome Calls to new students and keep grade level teachers informed
• Monitor grade level escalation and attendance
• Advise students and families related to academics, career planning, and graduation
• Assist with school course selection and develop a Four-Year Plan
• Monitor truancy and assist with Academic Plans
• Help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis” and act as the main point of contact for these students
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student
• Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans
• Assist teachers with student enrollment mid-semester
• Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members

Counselor

• Supervise all counselors
• Ensure the academic success of individual students by utilizing all levels of academic support available
• Maintain a high level of communication with parents
• Provide specified assistance to families in need of additional support
• Handle any student problems escalated by parents and teachers
• Develop, plan and implement counseling programs
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) of each student
• Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements
• Plan and supervise the secondary school course selection process
• Counsel students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules
• Supervise the review of student transcripts
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure that transcripts are accurate and up to date
• Supervise efforts to secure complete and accurate records for Reach students
• Generate and authorize official transcripts for families upon request
• Counsel families through the school withdrawal process
• Design and implement crisis prevention and management plans
• Report and refer critical incidents
• Lead school teams in identifying school and community resources
• Develop and implement processes to regularly review the status of each secondary school student

Manager of Counseling

• Working from our office in Southfield, Michigan, or a personal home office, the Elementary Reading Interventionist will support LCA’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) using the Response to Intervention Framework (RTI).
• The Elementary Reading Interventionist coordinates the push-in and pull-out support in planning instruction and/or adaptation of the instructional program using the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model to facilitate student learning in accordance with district policies and state guidelines.
• The Elementary Reading Interventionist designs and implements specific strategies designed to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth in all students identified for academic intervention.
• The Elementary Reading Interventionist evaluates and measures the effectiveness of specific MTSS strategies and interventions in order to refine Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels of support.
• The Elementary Reading Interventionist supports the instructional programs with regular and special education teachers. Most of the Elementary Reading Interventionist’s responsibilities will include providing intensive, research-based interventions for Tier 3 students.
• Utilize performance, survey and observation, and attendance data to help teachers identify and group children who need additional support.
• Assist teachers in developing and implementing classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups of children to enhance their acquisition of social/emotional and cognitive skills.
• Support teachers in documenting children’s progress.
• Facilitate the Student Support Team (SST) process with the principals, support staff, parents, and instructional staff.
• Develop and use instructional and behavioral support tools (Tier 2 Planning form, SST forms, functional behavior assessment and behavior management plans) effectively.
• Gather and organize grade-level/subject area universal assessment tools and develop assessments for progress monitoring purposes for all teachers.
• Design collaborative systems to support the sharing of MTSS best practices.
• Implement and track all Tier 3 support for all identified students, design systems and tools to measure its effectiveness, and refine strategies and support as needed to improve results.
• Collaborate with the Directors or Managers of Special Education and SST participants to facilitate eligibility for special education.
• Schedule, organize, and conduct RTI meetings in a virtual environment.
• Plan and implement RTI professional development opportunities.
• Maintain and update on-line resources with RTI forms and information.
• Facilitate data driven conferences with teachers to effectively inform instruction during Professional Learning Community meetings.
• Assist in preparing and submitting the school improvement plans for struggling learners.
• Assist with managing IDEA and Section 504 activities that fall under Child Find requirements.
• Assist in producing required Federal, State and District reports in relation to general education interventions and Child Find responsibilities and ensure compliance with legislative mandates regarding intervention programs and documentation.
• Develop and inform students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.
• Assess the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Administer and analyze standardized testing data and adjust instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success.
• Build effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and availability to students and parents.
• Participate in professional growth and development, staying abreast of current research through continuing education, educational seminars, workshops, conferences, membership in professional organizations of the subject taught, and attendance at district-sponsored in-service opportunities.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others.
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.

Elementary Reading Interventionist

• 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.

High School ELA Teacher

• 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
• 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
• Keep student records and data up to date