Middle School Social Studies Teacher - Alabama Connections Academy

Connections Education LLC; Athens (AL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alabama Connections Academy seeks a certified Middle School Social Studies Teacher to deliver instruction remotely from home or a local office in Alabama. The role involves managing instructional programs, regular contact with learning coaches and students, and coordinating with families to ensure successful completion of the curriculum.

The educator will participate in state testing, attend professional development, complete grading and reports, and support English Language Learners and diverse

Qualifications

• Must reside within the state of Alabama.
• Appropriately certified to teach in Alabama.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsabilités

• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed.
• Attend local and state provided professional development trainings related to Title III compliance and instruction.
• Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner.
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Team player

Flexibility

Customer focused

Formation

Alabama teaching certification

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Middle School Social Studies Teacher - Alabama Connections Academy

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: HIGHS017999

• Posted : May 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

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Home-based, AL
21465 Alabama Highway 99
Athens, AL 35614, USA

Description

Company Summary:

Alabama Connections Academy (ALCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 across Alabama. ALCA is authorized by the Limestone County School District, and began serving students in the 2017-18 school year. The school contracts with Connections Education LLC to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia.

Alabama 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:

This position is working with Alabama Connections Academy. From our office in Athens or from your home office within the state, certified Teachers 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 their instructional program.

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

• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;
• Attend local and state provided professional development trainings related to Title III compliance and instruction;
• Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
• Become proficient with supplemental programs to support English Language Learners in the virtual setting, including interpreting data within the programs;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
• 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;
• Collaborate with school leadership to create and maintain the school’s English Learner Advisory Committee;
• 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;
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
• Communicates regularly with parents, students, and certified content area teachers 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 all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
• Work with Advisory Teachers and school counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
• Participate in professional development sessions and associated activities;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must reside within the state of Alabama
• Appropriately certified to teach in Alabama
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• 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 school-based meetings, trainings, 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 email address for 2-step authentication.

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