Oregon Connections Academy
High School English Teacher - Missouri Connections Academy
Oregon Connections Academy, Columbia, Missouri, United States
High School English Teacher - Missouri Connections Academy
This position works with Missouri Connections Academy from your home office. Certified teachers manage instructional programs using telephone, Internet, and curriculum tools. They consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure each child completes their instructional program.
Responsibilities
Complete grading, create progress reports, 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 increase student understanding.
Communicate with parents, students, and other teachers to develop and update Personal Learning Plans, score assessments, provide feedback, suggest instructional approaches, monitor completion of assignments, and coach special projects.
Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure all students are progressing, parents have a central point of contact, and tasks are distributed.
Develop general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and detailed knowledge of the courses 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 cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging contacts.
Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to increase student understanding.
Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students.
Manage regional field trips and integrate them into the curriculum.
Devise and implement methods of creating and maintaining a “school community.”
Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, including in‑person proctoring at various locations.
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts requiring teacher representation.
Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselor to ensure students and families receive appropriate communications, students make adequate progress, and established goals are met.
Attend and participate in in‑person training sessions and team building activities scheduled throughout the school year.
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary English in Missouri.
Experience with Professional Learning Communities.
Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs.
Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
Customer focused approach.
High degree of flexibility.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment.
Team player track record.
Willingness to travel for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel).
Ability to work remotely, if necessary.
Ability to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families.
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2‑step authentication.
Salary and Benefits The anticipated starting salary for Missouri based individuals begins at $35,000‑$53,000 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits.
EEO Statement Missouri 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.
Accreditation Missouri Connections Academy is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.
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Responsibilities
Complete grading, create progress reports, 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 increase student understanding.
Communicate with parents, students, and other teachers to develop and update Personal Learning Plans, score assessments, provide feedback, suggest instructional approaches, monitor completion of assignments, and coach special projects.
Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure all students are progressing, parents have a central point of contact, and tasks are distributed.
Develop general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and detailed knowledge of the courses 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 cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging contacts.
Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to increase student understanding.
Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students.
Manage regional field trips and integrate them into the curriculum.
Devise and implement methods of creating and maintaining a “school community.”
Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, including in‑person proctoring at various locations.
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts requiring teacher representation.
Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselor to ensure students and families receive appropriate communications, students make adequate progress, and established goals are met.
Attend and participate in in‑person training sessions and team building activities scheduled throughout the school year.
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary English in Missouri.
Experience with Professional Learning Communities.
Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs.
Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
Customer focused approach.
High degree of flexibility.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment.
Team player track record.
Willingness to travel for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel).
Ability to work remotely, if necessary.
Ability to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families.
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2‑step authentication.
Salary and Benefits The anticipated starting salary for Missouri based individuals begins at $35,000‑$53,000 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits.
EEO Statement Missouri 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.
Accreditation Missouri Connections Academy is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.
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