Connections Academy

English 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 English 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 English Substitute Teacher

Teacher

• Support the learning program for students in Connections Academy schools
• Be online and available to students, parents, and school staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the school's time zone
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers to develop and update individualized learning plans
• Provide feedback on student work and suggest instructional strategies
• Monitor completion of assignments and verify student learning
• Complete all grading and generate progress reports
• Conduct parent conferences in a timely manner
• Support the instructional program through synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions
• Keep student records and data up to date
• Work with counselors and special educators to meet individual student needs
• Actively check email to remain informed of upcoming assignments and updates
• Meet monthly with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor

Secondary Social Studies Substitute Teacher

• 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
• 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 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
• 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

Counselor

• Working from your secure and distraction-free home office, certified Substitute Counselors 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.
• Act as counselor 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 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.
• Review transcripts and use those to determine appropriate student course placements per school requirements.
• Support student social-emotional learning through individual and small group sessions.
• Prepare students for their next steps following graduation.
• 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 provide 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.
• 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 Counselor

• Advise students and families related to academics, career planning, and graduation
• Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as completion of a CPR course
• Assist students and parents with the school course selection process
• Offer guidance to students with issues related to withdrawing from courses and changing schedules
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a K-12 comprehensive postsecondary exploration and planning annual framework
• Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options
• Review student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system
• Work with the Administrative Assistants to obtain school records from the student’s previous school
• Refine and develop referral processes and services for students and families related to social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs
• Collaborate with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources
• Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans
• Act as a main point of contact for at-risk students and families
• Maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student

High School Counselor

• Working from our office or your home office in Michigan, 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.
• 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; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Elementary Teacher

General

• Manage instructional programs for students with individualized needs and students who require Tier Two and Tier Three researched-based interventions in Reading
• Participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) process and the required processes of the Virginia Literacy Act
• Provide intervention and progress monitoring for students who have identified gaps based on previous state testing and present performance
• Work closely with other teachers and administration to ensure that the school’s MTSS processes align with increasing student achievement
• Identify at-risk students based on student grades, screeners, and test scores that are below proficiency level
• Provide synchronous and asynchronous sessions to meet the individual needs of students
• Report and administer State Standardized Testing including but not limited to WIDA, VALLSS Screeners, CIP Benchmarks, SOL tests, Work Keys, ASVAB, WIZE
• Maintain attendance records, communication logs, MTSS meeting minutes, PLP progress monitoring and documentation
• Maintain a current grade book
• Maintain a homeroom and complete required homeroom duties
• Provide synchronous lessons weekly
• Monitor asynchronous intervention completion and communicate with administration and families
• Work closely with reading and English language arts teachers to plan for flexible groupings
• Write and monitor 504 accommodations.

Reading Specialist – Interventionist

• Design and deliver engaging, career-focused instruction across relevant CTE pathways
• Coordinate and expand Work Based Learning opportunities, including internships, job shadowing experiences, career panels, industry site visits
• Build and sustain meaningful partnerships with local businesses, industry professionals, workforce development organizations, and community stakeholders
• Support students in earning industry-recognized certifications, guiding them through preparation, registration, and completion of credentialing exams
• Leverage LCCA's digital infrastructure, Learning Management System (LMS) and a suite of digital tools and curriculum resources
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects
• Keep student records and data up-to-date
• 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
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.

High School CTE Teacher – Work Based Learning Coordinator

• Virtually manage instructional programs for ELL students via telephone and Internet
• Consult regularly with students, learning coaches, and teachers to ensure the success of every ELL student
• Coordinate language proficiency screenings and testing as mandated in Michigan
• Ensure compliance with state timelines for tasks
• Attend local and state-provided professional development training related to ELL compliance and instruction
• Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to support student learning
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to increase student understanding
• Communicate with parents and students on a consistent basis to develop and update ELL Program Plans
• Monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects
• Conduct ELL focused conferences in a timely manner
• Become proficient with supplemental programs to support English Language Learners
• Develop a general knowledge of the MICA’s curriculum

EL/ML Teacher

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of a virtual media program aligned to state and national standards and the school improvement plan
• Design and maintain a standards-aligned virtual library space that supports the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and provides accessible, inclusive, and engaging resources for all students and staff
• Manage digital resources to ensure equitable, school-wide access to high-quality instructional materials
• Design and implement practical digital systems and tools (e.g., trackers, dashboards, resource hubs) that improve instruction, communication, and data visibility
• Provide training and support to staff on digital tools, instructional technology, and literacy practices
• Deliver digital literacy and/or introductory computer science instruction as assigned
• Support students in research, digital citizenship, and responsible technology use
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate digital literacy across content areas
• Provide targeted literacy support when necessary, partnering with teachers to identify and support struggling readers
• Support instruction through whole group, small group, and 1:1 settings in a virtual environment
• Serve as a homeroom teacher and monitor student progress and engagement
• Maintain grading, communication, and student records in accordance with school expectations
• Support implementation of IEP/504 plans and state testing requirements
• Collaborate daily with staff using digital communication tools and the LMS to support instruction and school initiatives (i.e. Pearson Online Classroom, Google Chat, Gmail, Google Meet, Zoom, etc.)
• Communicate regularly with students and learning coaches to support engagement and course completion (i.e. Google Voice, POC Webmail, LiveLesson, Zoom, etc.)
• Co-lead the Media and Technology Advisory Committee and collaborate with administration and instructional technology staff to strengthen technology integration across the school
• Supervise, support, and evaluate any assigned instructional staff
• Participate in professional development and contribute to school-wide initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned, maintaining compliance with company policy and procedures

Library Media Coordinator

• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
• Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct learning coach conferences in a timely manner;
• Communicate with learning coaches, students and other teachers frequently 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 learning coaches);
• Communicate regularly with learning coaches, students, and team teachers 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 Data Views, cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and learning coach contacts;
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students and families;
• Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, as directed;
• Build effective relationships with learning coaches and students through regular communication and availability;
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position is working with Missouri Connections Academy.
• From your home office in Missouri, certified Teachers will 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 Secondary 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, 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; 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 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; and Other duties as assigned.

Middle School Language Arts Teacher

• This position is working with Missouri Connections Academy.
• From your home office in Missouri, certified Teachers will 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 Secondary 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 methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”; 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; 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 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; and Other duties as assigned.

Middle Social Studies Teacher

• Work with Missouri Connections Academy, managing instructional programs from home
• Virtually manage instructional programs and consult regularly with learning coaches and students
• 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
• Communicate regularly with parents, students and other teachers to develop and update Personal Learning Plans
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing
• Manage regional field trips and integrate trips into the curriculum
• Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing
• Attend and participate in in-person training sessions and team building activities scheduled throughout the school year
• Other duties as assigned

Middle School Math Teacher

• Manage instructional programs from home office in Missouri
• Consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure successful completion of instructional programs
• Complete grading, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner
• Support instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to present lessons
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and other teachers
• Keep student records and data up-to-date
• Develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs
• Coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students
• 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

Secondary English Substitute Teacher

Secondary Social Studies Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Substitute Counselor

High School Counselor

Elementary Teacher

Reading Specialist – Interventionist

High School CTE Teacher – Work Based Learning Coordinator

EL/ML Teacher

Library Media Coordinator

Elementary Teacher

Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Middle Social Studies Teacher

Middle School Math Teacher

Middle School Science Teacher