Middle School ELA Teacher - Colorado Connections Academy

Connections-Education-4; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Connections Academy is seeking a certified Middle School ELA Teacher to manage instructional programs from our Englewood, CO office and via remote work when needed.

The role requires strong technology skills, excellent communication, and an ability to collaborate with families and learning coaches to ensure student success in Grades K-12 via a comprehensive online program.

Qualifications

• Must be highly qualified and certified to teach Middle School ELA in Colorado.
• Strong technology skills with Microsoft OS and MS Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for events.
• Ability to work remotely if necessary.
• Ability to work some evenings to support families.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program with asynchronous web conferences and synchronous instruction.
• Complete grading, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences on schedule.
• Communicate with parents, students, and teachers to develop and update Learning Plans and schedules.
• Develop knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and detailed knowledge of assigned grades.
• Provide additional assistance with assignments and projects as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date student records and attendance data.
• Collaborate with staff to create enrichment activities and modifications.
• Coordinate with Parent Community Coordinators on social activities and field trips.

Skills

Technology skills

Communication

Organization

Customer focus

Flexibility

Team player

Travel willingness

Remote work

Evening hours

Two-step authentication

Education

Colorado ELA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: MIDDL018365

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Home-based, CO
8 Inverness Dr E #110
Englewood, CO 80112, USA

Description

School Summary

Colorado Connections Academy (ColoCA) schools are tuition-free, online public schools serving students throughout the state. Colorado Connections Academy @ Mapleton serves students in grades K-12 statewide, is operated by the Mapleton Public Schools through a contract with Connections Education, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, as is Colorado Connections Academy @ Mapleton.

Working from our office in Englewood, Colorado, certified Middle School ELA Teacher will 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 Middle School ELA 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 entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible;
• 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;
• Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest 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;
• 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;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Middle School ELA in Colorado (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
• 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 remotely, if necessary
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Colorado 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.

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