High School Math Teacher - Michigan Connections Academy

Connections Education LLC; Lake Michigan Beach (MI); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Michigan Connections Academy (MICA) seeks certified teachers to remotely or from a Michigan office to manage instructional programs for students in grades K-12. You will consult with learning coaches and students to ensure successful program completion.

Responsibilities include grading, progress reports, parent conferences, and coordinating with staff to develop personalized learning plans, schedule management, and field trips where applicable. Evening hours and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified and certified to teach the appropriate subject in Michigan
• Michigan Residency preferred
• Strong technology skills with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills from diverse backgrounds
• Willingness to travel for in-person events and State Testing as required
• Ability to work some evening hours and remotely if necessary

Responsabilités

• Support instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction
• Complete grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences
• Communicate with parents, students, and teachers to develop Personal Learning Plans and schedules
• Develop knowledge of the curriculum and specific courses responsible for
• Review curriculum and present lessons using alternate approaches to improve understanding
• Provide additional assistance to students and families with daily assignments and projects
• Maintain regular contact with parents, students, and school staff via computer and phone
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure student progress and coordinated communication
• Keep student records up to date, including attendance and logs of contacts
• Work with staff to develop enrichment activities and modifications to programs
• Coordinate social activities and field trips; manage regional trips and integrate with curriculum
• Devise virtual methods to create and maintain a school community
• Participate in organization of State Testing and student recruitment events
• Attend field trips and community activities for families
• Perform other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Highly organized

Team player

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Teaching certification in Michigan

Outils

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Description du poste

Company Summary

Michigan Connections Academy (MICA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K-12 throughout Michigan. MICA is authorized by Ferris State University Charter Schools Office and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Michigan Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with CA of Michigan, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from our office or your home office in Michigan, 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 their instructional program. Teachers 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 entire program’s curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and school staff through use of computer and telephone;
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;
• Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with other teachers, team members, academic interventionists/specialists, and other staff members to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Work with staff to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
• Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
• 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";
• 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;
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Qualified and certified to teach the appropriate subject in Michigan
• Michigan Residency preferred
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Student and family focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Travel to and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary