High School Health and Physical Education Teacher - Indiana Connections Academy

Connections Academy; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative virtual school is seeking a dedicated High School Health and Physical Education Teacher to inspire and guide students in a dynamic online environment. This role involves supporting students through effective communication, planning data-driven instruction, and fostering a positive school culture. The ideal candidate will possess a current Indiana teaching certification, strong technology skills, and a passion for student-centered practices. Join a forward-thinking educational institution that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students across Indiana. If you're ready to embrace a rewarding teaching experience, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Indiana teaching certification for Health and Physical Education.
• Strong technology skills and effective communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide students and families through academic programming requirements.
• Provide quality instruction and promote student achievement.
• Contribute to school culture and overall school operations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organization

Flexibility

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Technology Skills

Education

Current Indiana teaching certification in secondary Health and Physical Education

Tools

Class for Zoom

Personal electronic device

Job description

School Summary

Indiana Connections Academy (INCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public school for students in grades K-12 throughout Indiana. INCA provides standards-aligned curriculum and instruction and robust academic programming, including special education services; high ability, honors, and dual credit offerings; career readiness programming; project-based learning and STEM experiences; and more.

INCA is authorized by Ball State University and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Indiana Online Learning Options, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Indiana, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.

Indiana 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 a home office in Indiana, the High School Health and Physical Education Teacher will support the mission of the school, teach students, and virtually manage instructional programs. Through use of phone calls, Class for Zoom sessions, and various curriculum and communication tools, they will consult regularly with students and caretakers/learning coaches to ensure that each student gains proficiency and demonstrates essential skills and standards for the course(s) taught.

The Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

1. Effectively guide all homeroom students and families through academic programming requirements:
   • Maintain regular communication with students and parents/learning coaches
   • Advise students and families related to academics, career planning, and graduation;
   • Keep informed of all high school graduation requirements;
   • Understand the requirements for and assist the facilitation of all required school testing;
   • Encourage and monitor student engagement in career readiness programming;
2. Provide quality instruction and promote student achievement
   • Plan data-driven instruction;
   • Create and deliver standards-based, objective-driven instruction via web conferencing (Class for Zoom);
   • Design and provide asynchronous instructional resources;
   • Provide assessment feedback and complete all grading in a timely manner;
   • Work collaboratively with other teachers as an active member of the Professional Learning Community;
   • Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
   • Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
3. Contribute to school culture and overall school operations:
   • Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
   • Collaborate with Special Populations 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 and participate in all required in-person and remote staff meetings;
   • Adhere to the school in-person event policy;
   • Participate in state testing events (may require overnight travel);
   • Other duties as assigned;

Requirements

• Current Indiana teaching certification in secondary Health and Physical Education
• Strong technology skills
• Interpersonal Skills: oral and written communication, organization, timeliness, flexibility, collaboration, student-centered practices, problem-solving
• Ability to work remotely and travel within the state of Indiana as needed
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication