High School CTAE Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

Connections Academy; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate certified teachers to join their dynamic team. This full-time position involves utilizing innovative online tools to engage and motivate students in a virtual learning environment. Teachers will play a crucial role in developing curriculum, assessing student progress, and fostering positive relationships with students and families. The role requires attendance at in-person events and collaboration with a dedicated team. If you are committed to enhancing student learning and thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be certified to teach one or more CTAE Career Clusters in Georgia.
• Experience in a virtual classroom setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage instructional programs and implement research-based practices.
• Develop engaging curriculum and assess student progress regularly.
• Communicate effectively with students and families.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Technology Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Teaching Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Tools

Pearson Online Classroom

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

School Summary

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades 5-12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Georgia 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

Working from the Duluth Office, certified teachers (School Year 2025 - 2026) will utilize the Pearson Online Classroom to support and motivate students in working through their curriculum, deliver synchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, and use data to diagnose student learning needs. All GACA staff must be able to participate in monthly in-person activities, including but not limited to:

• School and department meetings,
• Student engagement opportunities,
• Required training/development,
• School-level events, such as state testing.

This is a 10-month, full-time position.

The High School CTAE Teacher will be responsible for:

• Managing the instructional program for students and implementing researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.
• Cultivating the students’ interest in education and development.
• Developing curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities.
• Grading assignments in a timely manner and measuring progress of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis, providing progress reports as required.
• Evaluating students’ progress and evaluating data to develop appropriate instructional strategies.
• Creating positive relationships with students through frequent contacts via phone calls, webmail, and LiveLesson.
• Creating positive relationships with caretakers and families through phone calls and webmail.
• Working collaboratively with learning team and department.
• Communicating effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Attending all in-person events and meetings, as required.
• Attending all state testing, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.
• Highly qualified and certified to teach one or more of the following CTAE Career Clusters in Georgia:
• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
• Business Management & Administration
• Finance
• Health Science
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Teaching as a Profession
• Workforce Readiness
• Work-Based Learning
• Experience teaching in a virtual classroom.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite).
• Exceptional customer service skills with a student and family focused approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Team player track record.
• Candidate must be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational processes. The ideal candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate outstanding presentation and interpersonal abilities, react to change productively and be able to handle tasks as assigned.