Elementary Teacher - Indiana Connections Academy

Connections Education; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Connections Academy is seeking an Elementary Teacher to manage instructional programs from a home office in Indiana. You will consult with learning coaches and students via telephone and internet to ensure successful completion of the instructional program.

Responsibilities include grading, progress reports, parent conferences, and regular communication to develop and update Personal Learning Plans while supporting students with daily assignments and projects in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Certified to teach Elementary grades in Indiana.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for marketing and state testing events.

Responsibilities

• Provide asynchronous and synchronous instruction from home.
• Complete grading, prepare progress reports, and conduct parent conferences.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, students, and teachers to update learning plans.
• Develop curriculum knowledge and support daily assignments and projects.
• Coordinate with team members to create enrichment activities and modifications as needed.
• Assist with field trips and integrate them into curriculum.
• Participate in State Testing and student recruiting activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Excellent communication

Organization & punctuality

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Indiana Elementary teaching certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Elementary Teacher - Indiana Connections Academy

Locations

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Home-based, IN
6640 Intech Blvd, Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46278, USA

• Remote
• Teaching
• Full-Time

Description

Company Summary

Indiana Connections Academy (INCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Indiana. INCA is authorized by Ball State University and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Indiana Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Indiana, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. The school was founded in 2010, as part of the Indiana Department of Education Virtual School Pilot Program, and became a charter school in the fall of 2011. INCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from your home office in Indiana, 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 his/her instructional program.

The Elementary 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, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
• Develop a general knowledge of the curriculum;
• 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 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;
• 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”;
• Collaborate with your team and with your professional learning 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.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to given lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with parents and students);
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Elementary grades in Indiana (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
• Belief that all students can and will learn
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS, 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 marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication

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