Middle School Math Teacher - Washington Connections Academy

Description:

School Summary:

At Connections Academy, helping students maximize their potential and meet the
highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program
is at the core of our mission. Connections Academy was founded in 2001 to
deliver high-quality, highly accountable online education to students in grades
K-12. Hallmarks of Connections Academy-supported online schools include
personalized learning, an award-winning curriculum and Education Management
System (EMS), dedicated state-certified teachers, and a supportive school
community. Parents of enrolled students consistently share their satisfaction
with Connections Academy: 92% “would recommend the schools to other families”
and 95% say the curriculum is “high quality.” In 2017, Connections
Academy-supported public schools serve students in 27 states, while the private
online school, International Connections Academy meets the online school needs
of students worldwide. Recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership,
Connections Academy is committed to expanding quality education through
technology and helping students achieve both academic and personal success.
Connections Academy is part of the global learning company, Pearson, and its
Online & Blended Learning group. For more information, visit
www.ConnectionsAcademy.com.

Washington Connections Academy (WACA) is a tuition-free, virtual public school
serving students in grades K-12 statewide. WACA has two schools under its
umbrella of the shared-services model. It operates in partnerships with the Mary
M. Knight School District and Goldendale School District and is under contract
with Connections Academy to provide its educational program and other services.
Both Washington Connections Academy schools are accredited by Cognia and were
recognized as Cognia Schools of Distinction in 2022.

Position Summary:

This position is a remote, full-time position. Applicants may live in
Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. Certified Middle School Math Teacher will manage
instructional programs. Through the use of the telephone, Internet, and various
curriculum tools they will consult regularly with caretakers, Learning Coaches,
and students to ensure that each student successfully completes their
instructional program.

The Middle School Math Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion
of the following tasks:

Homeroom Roles:

* Hosting a homeroom of students, acting as a role model and mentor for them
throughout the school year. Key duties include, but are not limited to:
* Hosting weekly homeroom LiveLessons;
* Supporting students and families through key school year cycle tasks,
including, but not limited to, Welcome Calls, Intent to Return, and monthly
WSLP Progress Checks;
* Encouraging students to be engaged in their lessons and LiveLessons;
* Welcome any assigned homeroom students and their families to our school
within their first week of enrollment, helping them start off on the right
foot;
* Frequently checking in with students and families related to academics,
academic skill building, and graduation/promotion, especially if off-track;
* Content Roles:
* Supplement and enhance the asynchronous content by delivering at least one
synchronous LiveLesson per course, or a combination of synchronous
LiveLesson and office hours as appropriate, each week, as well as
delivering asynchronous support videos to students as appropriate;
* Operate within the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports model, use data
and evidence to provide Tier 1 differentiated instruction to all students
while working with a team of teachers to develop and implement Tier 2 and 3
interventions, including monitoring student progress in supplemental
instructional programs and providing small group synchronous instruction;
* Consistently grade all submitted assignments within 8 days of submission,
providing clear, constructive, and consistent feedback for all student
work;
* Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to
increase student understanding (working directly with students and
caretakers);
* Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-8 curriculum and a
very detailed knowledge of the course(s) for which they are responsible;
* Support students and caretakers with alternate lessons, assessments, and
strategies, and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and
projects in order to meet individual learning goals;
* Consult with instructional staff and learning specialists (IEP/504/EL case
managers, advisory staff, intervention specialists) to develop alternate
enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase
student understanding;

Contact Roles:

* Communicate regularly with caretakers, students, and instructional staff
through use of computer and telephone;
* Connect with each content area student individually at least once each
semester to discuss content, course progress, and individual needs within the
course;
* Log all contacts - successful and unsuccessful - within 24 hours of the
attempted or completed contact;
* Meet weekly student contact requirements as determined by school, division,
and PVS leadership;

Community Roles:

* Work with school staff to coordinate and attend social activities and
relevant field trips for students and families, as required within school
policy. When possible, integrate field trips and social activities into the
curriculum;
* Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school
community”;
* Participate in the administration of the state testing, including in-person
proctoring of WIDA and/or SBAC/WCAS testing at various locations around the
state of Washington;
* Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that
require staff representation;

Behind-The-Scenes Roles:

* Be a collaborative member of IEP and 504 teams, as assigned, sharing course
progress insights about students and providing feedback on goals and
accommodations;
* Work collaboratively and often within a professional learning community of
grade- or content-level instructional staff to review student progress data
related to a team-determined SMART goal, with the goal of data driving
instruction, and improving teaching practices
* 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 within WSLP,
promotion, and/or graduation frameworks;
* Attend and participate in in-person training sessions and team-building
activities scheduled throughout the school year and throughout the state of
Washington;
* 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;
* Be an active participant in all assigned professional development and
training, synchronous or asynchronous, including state-required training in
SEL and DEI, and actively seek additional opportunities to grow and learn in
the role;
* Complete the duties of an assigned or volunteered-for representative or
Career Ladder position that has a school-wide focus (examples include, and
are not exclusive to, Attendance Rep, Communication Rep, or Elective Rep);
* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

* Washington teacher certification in K-8 Elementary Education or Mathematics
* Residence in Washington preferred
* Team player track record, highly flexible, and with a demonstrated ability to
work well in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrated strong technology skills (especially Microsoft Office and Google
Suite products, synchronous classroom programs such as Zoom, third-party
educational software such as Nearpod, and data collection and examination
tools, including spreadsheets and databases)
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to
communicate (listen and speak) effectively and appropriately with staff,
students, and families from a wide range of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic
backgrounds.
* Excellent attention to detail, with proven time management and organizational
skills, especially when working independently
* Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to foster and encourage an
inclusive work and school environment that is supportive of different groups
of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicities, religions,
abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.
* Student- and family-focused approach, with demonstrated ability to create an
inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment that supports and
recognizes students of diverse backgrounds and identities.
* Ability to travel for one, possibly two, weeks at a time for key school
events, including overnight travel (including, but not limited to:
back-to-school training, state testing, graduation ceremony, marketing
events, and field trips)
* Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step
authentication.

Salary based on Experience and Education: $44,500 per year.

Washington Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that
welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness,
equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is
treated with respect and dignity.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that
candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would
encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications
listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position,
please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

Washington Connections Academy acknowledges that its school operations span the
state of Washington and that we have families and staff who live and work on the
traditional homelands of Washington's Indigenous Peoples who have lived on these
lands since time immemorial. We wish to express deep respect and gratitude for
the land itself and to the people whose history and lives are here.

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