Connections Academy

Teacher

• Manage instructional programs from home in Minnesota
• Consult with learning coaches and students to ensure successful completion of instructional programs
• Support the instructional program with web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction
• Complete grading, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences
• Develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules
• Score assessments, provide feedback on student work, and monitor completion of assignments
• Develop knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and support students and parents with additional assistance
• Communicate with staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing
• Attend field trips and community activities for families

Elementary Teacher

General

• Support LCA’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) using the Response to Intervention Framework (RTI)
• Coordinate 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
• Facilitate student learning in accordance with district policies and state guidelines
• Design and implement specific strategies designed to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth in all students identified for academic intervention
• Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of specific MTSS strategies and interventions in order to refine Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels of support
• Support the instructional programs with regular and special education teachers
• Provide intensive, research-based interventions for Tier 3 students

Elementary Math Interventionist

Data Entry

• Working from the school office in Tampa, FL, or a home office within commutable distance to Tampa, the Registrar (Data Processor) is responsible for the timely and accurate maintenance and processing of student official transcripts, managing course validation procedures, and performing additional support services.
• Entering student information into the school and district information systems, including but not limited to registrations, course enrollments, and transcripts;
• Maintain current knowledge of Federal and state enrollment, credit, and student privacy regulations;
• Generating reports as requested;
• Answering the phones;
• Follow up with local school district for transcript request and interpretation, and student records;
• Request and update college/dual enrollment transcripts;
• Manage the course validation process;
• Assist with a wide variety of daily responsibilities;
• State and district data reporting;
• Assisting with state testing preparations and reports;
• Additional duties as assigned.

Registrar, Data Processor

Principal

• Manage the implementation of the proven Connections Academy curriculum and school operation protocols;
• Ensure the academic success of all students by utilizing all levels of academic support available and by maintaining a high level of communication with parents to deliver program information and address individual student needs;
• Ensure that teachers exhibit and maintain a high level of professionalism, instructional support and customer service;
• Manage relationships with the Indiana Department of Education, stay current on the state’s policies, procedures and legislation, including specific count day and audit procedures, etc., and accurately submit all required reports and paperwork in a timely manner;
• Increase school accountability metrics according to state and Federal requirements;
• Work with the school’s K12 Administrators and staff to create, implement, manage, and monitor the School Improvement Plan;
• Partner with Pearson Virtual Schools to coordinate marketing, enrollment, curriculum, human resources, and training resources;
• Assist teaching staff with implementing any program changes and/or new software application introductions;
• Understand and support efficiencies in the school budget;
• Exhibit high-quality communication with all Connections Academy school staff, students, and families;
• Handle student problems escalated by parents and teachers;
• Support and guide the implementation and coordination of the state standardized testing process, and ensure high student participation rates;
• Provide assistance to families in need of additional support to encourage a high level of participation;
• Participate in student recruitment efforts, including presentations, Q & A sessions, and responding to the press;
• Support a robust “school community” through a state-wide program of in-person field trips, student events (ie Prom) and Graduation;
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate all school staff as required by the state;
• Serve as a member of the Connections Academy team to develop and evolve best practices for K-12 virtual education; and
• All other duties as assigned.

Secondary School Principal

Social Worker

• Connect students and families with available community resources to fully develop each person’s individual potential
• Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues
• Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources in order to remove barriers to attendance and academic success
• Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school
• Coordinate with teachers to help identify students who are “in crisis”
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards
• Stay abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation
• Act as school homeless liaison
• Work with stakeholders to develop social goals and provide virtual social work services to help the student reach these goals

• Working from your home office, certified Teachers will virtually manage instructional programs.
• Through 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 their instructional program.
• The CTE 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, as directed; Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met; Support the implementation and continuous improvement of UCA’s APEX/CTE program by developing industry-aligned pathways, integrating real-world and career-connected learning experiences, monitoring student progress toward credential attainment, and collaborating with staff and partners to expand high-quality CTE opportunities for all students. Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and Other duties as assigned.

Career & Technical Education Teacher

• Administer reading benchmark and diagnostic reading assessments.
• Analyze data and collaborate with classroom teachers to assist in identifying students who are in need of reading intervention
• Create and maintain attendance records, discipline records, and communication logs
• Assign and monitor appropriate Supplemental Instructional Support Programs (SISPs) to students
• Other duties as assigned.

Part-Time Reading Teacher

Counselor

• Lead ORCA's comprehensive school counseling program and Counseling Team
• Ensure every student in grades K–12 has access to a coordinated, data-informed, and equitable program
• Design and oversee systems for graduation planning, course selection, crisis prevention and intervention
• Use student outcome data to drive continuous program improvement

Manager, Student Success and Counseling Services

• Working remotely, or in our local office, the Dean of Students will work collaboratively with the leadership team
• Work closely with Enrollment, Technical Support, Materials Management, Fulfillment, attendance and truancy efforts, as well as professional learning services.
• Manage a range of special projects and duties, including all state-mandated protocols for schools in the state
• Collaborate with and support admin team
• Facilitate communication between teachers, Learning Coaches, and students
• Track and support staff work with school data sets and plan for staff training
• Support the leadership team and collaborate on improving student performance, engagement, and schoolwide protocols
• Manage the implementation of the proven Connections Academy operational protocols
• Oversee certain staff professional development services
• Support school administration in managing the school’s budget and various grants
• Supervise and motivate staff in pursuit of school goals
• Support student accounting functions including attendance maintenance
• Support truancy intervention efforts (AIPs), including communication with families, tracking interventions, finalizing truancy lists, and supporting Intent to Return (ITR) processes
• Act as the technology liaison for teachers and administrative staff
• Support onboarding and transition processes for new families to ensure successful integration into the school community
• Support the Marketing Department with student outreach, marketing, and public relations
• Support virtual student engagement activities and events, including spirit weeks, guest speakers, assemblies, and other school culture initiatives
• Stay current on the state’s policies, procedures, and legislation
• All other duties as assigned.

Dean of Students

Registrar

• Supervising and managing daily administrative tasks of the school related to all campus active and inactive student records
• Providing unofficial and official grade point averages
• Progress monitoring candidates for graduation by cohort
• Certifying all graduation candidates according to the Texas Education Agency’s and partner school district’s requirements
• Monitoring Texas Academic Achievement Records to ensure students have updated academic records
• Ensuring students are enrolled in appropriate validated courses
• Verifying the validity and accuracy of transcripts
• Posting and managing records for transfer students
• Supervising the appropriate administrative assistants for records
• Attending graduation ceremonies and managing diploma processes

High School Registrar

Administrative Assistant

• Provide general secretarial and administrative support to the principal and the upper division leadership team
• Perform a variety of clerical duties to support daily school operations
• Handle internal and external correspondence/communication with discretion and accuracy
• Schedule and coordinate meetings
• Assist staff, students and parents with professionalism and courtesy
• Maintain a working knowledge of school policies, events, and public information
• Prepare and submit purchase orders and vendor invoices
• Assist in coordinating interviews, scheduling applicants, tracking interview data
• Serve as a liaison between the High School teams and Enrollment Department
• Generate reports and prepare documents for school level projects
• Attend virtual and in-person department, school or district meetings as required
• Participate in occasional in-person activities

Special Education Teacher

• Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students
• Develop, write and help implement IEPs and 504 plans
• Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs to ensure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues
• Provide direct services to students including services delivered through web-conferencing software, as needed
• Schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed
• Participate in the school’s Student Support Team; help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students
• Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process
• Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs
• Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and special education software
• Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP
• Other duties as assigned

• Working from your secure and distraction-free home office, certified Special Education Substitutes will virtually support the learning program for students in Connections Academy schools across the country.
• Consult frequently and regularly with students, Learning Coaches and school personnel to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.
• Participate in all steps of the IEP process, from analyzing data to delivering and monitoring the IEP (depending on the school they are assigned to).
• Work closely with teachers and school professionals to ensure that the assigned school’s special education program is successful and operates in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Utilize the online classroom (LiveLesson) to deliver virtual small group or individual instruction.
• Act as teacher of record at various Connections Academy schools during periods of short- or long-term absences or vacancies ranging from, but not limited to, 2-20 weeks, with the average assignment lasting 8-12 weeks in length.
• When on assignment, be online and available to students, parents, and school staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the time zone of the school to: Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update individualized learning plans and schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments, and verify student learning.
• Complete all grading, generate progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner, as instructed by the school.
• Support the instructional program through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions (LiveLessons).
• Work collaboratively with a team of teachers to ensure that all students on the team’s caseload are successfully progressing through the program.
• Case manage a group of students, writing and delivering IEPs, and providing direct services as directed by the school.
• Work with general education teachers to ensure that IEP goals and accommodations are being met, and that students are being provided with FAPE.
• Support students and parents with alternate instructional strategies, and assist with daily assignments and projects.
• Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and student logs.
• When not on assignment, actively check email to remain informed of upcoming assignments and important Substitute Services updates.
• Meet at least monthly with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor via video conferencing software, whether on or off assignment.
• Complete required professional learning targeted at individual needs throughout the year.
• Maintain active certifications.

Substitute Teacher – Special Education

Math Teacher

• Working from your secure and distraction-free home office, certified Substitute Teachers will virtually support the learning program for students in Connections Academy schools across the country.
• Using the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools, the Substitute Teacher will consult frequently and regularly with students, Learning Coaches and school personnel to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.
• The Washington Secondary Math Substitute Teacher will act as teacher of record at various Connections Academy schools during periods of short- or long-term absences or vacancies ranging from, but not limited to, 2-20 weeks, with the average assignment being 8-12 weeks in length.
• When on assignment, be online and available to students, parents, and school staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the time zone of the school to:
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update individualized learning plans and schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments, and verify student learning.
• Complete all grading, generate progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner, as instructed by the school.
• Support the instructional program through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions (LiveLessons).
• Support students and parents with alternate instructional strategies, and 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 student logs.
• Work with counselors and special educators to ensure that individual student needs are met, providing frequent updates on student behaviors and activities in the classroom.
• When not on assignment, actively check email to remain informed of upcoming assignments and important Substitute Services updates.
• Meet at least monthly with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor via video conferencing software, whether on or off assignment.
• Complete required professional learning targeted at individual needs throughout the year.
• Maintain active certifications.

Secondary Math Substitute Teacher

Science Teacher

• Working from your secure and distraction-free home office, certified Substitute Teachers will virtually support the learning program for students in Connections Academy schools across the country.
• Using the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools, the Substitute Teacher will consult frequently and regularly with students, Learning Coaches and school personnel to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.
• The Washington Secondary Science Substitute Teacher will act as teacher of record at various Connections Academy schools during periods of short- or long-term absences or vacancies ranging from, but not limited to, 2-20 weeks, with the average assignment being 8-12 weeks in length.
• When on assignment, be online and available to students, parents, and school staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the time zone of the school to: Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update individualized learning plans and schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments, and verify student learning.
• Complete all grading, generate progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner, as instructed by the school.
• Support the instructional program through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions (LiveLessons).
• Support students and parents with alternate instructional strategies, and 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 student logs.
• Work with counselors and special educators to ensure that individual student needs are met, providing frequent updates on student behaviors and activities in the classroom.
• When not on assignment, actively check email to remain informed of upcoming assignments and important Substitute Services updates.
• Meet at least monthly with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor via video conferencing software, whether on or off assignment.
• Complete required professional learning targeted at individual needs throughout the year.
• Maintain active certifications.