Connections Education LLC.
Physical Education Teacher - Washington Connections Academy
Connections Education LLC., Lacey, Washington, us, 98509
Physical Education Teacher - Washington Connections Academy
Job Category: Teaching
Requisition Number: WASHI017508
Location: Home-Based, Washington
Position Summary This opening is for the 25‑26 school year. It is a remote, full‑time position. Applicants may live in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. Certified Physical Education Teacher will manage instructional programs and use telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools to consult regularly with caretakers, learning coaches, and students to ensure each student successfully completes their instructional program.
Responsibilities
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;
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 9‑12 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;
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;
Work with school staff to coordinate and attend social activities and relevant field trips for students and families, when possible integrating 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 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;
Be a collaborative member of IEP and 504 teams, 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‑driven 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, but are not exclusive to, attendance rep, communication rep, or elective rep);
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Washington teacher certification in Physical Education.
Residence in Washington preferred.
Team player with a highly flexible, fast‑paced work history.
Demonstrated strong technology skills—Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom, Nearpod, spreadsheets and databases.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, able to engage staff, students, and families from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent attention to detail, proven time‑management and organizational skills, especially when working independently.
Demonstrated ability to foster and encourage an inclusive work and school environment supportive of diverse groups.
Student‑ and family‑focused approach, creating an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment.
Travel as needed for key events, including 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: $40,000–$55,000 based on experience and education.
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 encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications, please 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. We wish to express deep respect and gratitude for the land itself and to the people whose history and lives are here.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number: WASHI017508
Location: Home-Based, Washington
Position Summary This opening is for the 25‑26 school year. It is a remote, full‑time position. Applicants may live in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. Certified Physical Education Teacher will manage instructional programs and use telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools to consult regularly with caretakers, learning coaches, and students to ensure each student successfully completes their instructional program.
Responsibilities
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;
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 9‑12 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;
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;
Work with school staff to coordinate and attend social activities and relevant field trips for students and families, when possible integrating 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 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;
Be a collaborative member of IEP and 504 teams, 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‑driven 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, but are not exclusive to, attendance rep, communication rep, or elective rep);
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Washington teacher certification in Physical Education.
Residence in Washington preferred.
Team player with a highly flexible, fast‑paced work history.
Demonstrated strong technology skills—Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom, Nearpod, spreadsheets and databases.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, able to engage staff, students, and families from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent attention to detail, proven time‑management and organizational skills, especially when working independently.
Demonstrated ability to foster and encourage an inclusive work and school environment supportive of diverse groups.
Student‑ and family‑focused approach, creating an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment.
Travel as needed for key events, including 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: $40,000–$55,000 based on experience and education.
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 encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications, please 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. We wish to express deep respect and gratitude for the land itself and to the people whose history and lives are here.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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