High School Math Teacher - Arkansas Connections Academy

Description:

Company Summary

Arkansas Connections Academy (ARCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter
school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. ARCA is authorized by the
Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel and the State Board of Education, and is
governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school contracts with
Connections Education to provide its educational program and other services.
Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by
AdvancED.

Arkansas 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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

This position is with Arkansas Connections Academy working from the office in
Bentonville, Arkansas or from your home office within the state. 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 High School 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;
* Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that
require teacher representation;
* 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;
* Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
and
* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

* Must reside within the state of Arkansas or live 300 miles from Bentonville,
AR
* Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary Math in Arkansas
(appropriate to grade level and content area responsibilities)
* Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS, MS Office programs,
and Google Suite)
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
* 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 marketing and state testing events (may
require occasional overnight travel)
* Ability to work remotely
* 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 authentication.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Arkansas Connections Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with
all applicable federal employment laws. Applicants may review their rights under
federal law through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Know Your Rights notice.

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