Secondary Science Teacher - South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy

Description:

School Summary

South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy (SCBCA) is a tuition free, full-time
alternative education campus serving students from 16-21 years old across the
state of South Carolina in grades 9-12. SCBCA is authorized under state law by
the Charter Institute of Erskine and operated by Low Country Connections
Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy
LLC. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by
Cognia.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

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 Secondary Science 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.

Requirements

* Certified to teach Secondary Science in South Carolina (appropriate to grade
level responsibilities)
* Must reside in South Carolina
* Gifted and Talented Endorsement highly recommended
* Strong technology skills (especially with MS Office programs and Google
Suite)
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
* Highly organized and punctual
* Customer focused approach
* High degree of flexibility
* Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
* Team player track record
* Willingness to travel on occasion for school and state testing events (may
require occasional overnight travel)
* Ability to work remotely, if necessary
* Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some
families
* Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for
two-step

South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy (SCBCA) 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.

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