Middle School Social Studies Teacher - Lowcountry Connections Academy

Connections Academy; South Carolina; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in online education seeks a dedicated Middle School Social Studies Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This role involves engaging with students through personalized learning, conducting assessments, and collaborating with fellow educators to enhance student understanding. You will utilize your strong communication and technology skills to support students and parents, ensuring a successful educational experience. If you're passionate about teaching and eager to make a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive community that values innovative teaching methods and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Certified to teach Middle School Social Studies in South Carolina.
• Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grading, create progress reports, and hold parent conferences.
• Support instructional programs with web conferencing and synchronous instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure student progress and success.

Skills

Communication Skills

Technology Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Certification to teach Middle School Social Studies

Tools

Microsoft OS

MS Office

Job description

Lowcountry Connections Academy - Middle School Social Studies Teacher, 2024-2025 School Year

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: MIDDL016641

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• Posted: February 11, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

Home-Based, SC.
South Carolina, USA

Description

Company Summary

At Connections Academy, helping students maximize their potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program is at the core of our mission. Connections Academy was founded in 2001 to deliver high-quality, highly accountable online education to students in grades K-12. Hallmarks of Connections Academy-supported online schools include personalized learning, an award-winning curriculum and Education Management System (EMS), dedicated state-certified teachers, and a supportive school community. For more information, visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Middle School Social Studies Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• 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;
• 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;
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program;
• 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;
• 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;
• Manage regional field trips and integrate trips into the curriculum;
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, including in-person proctoring of State Test at various locations around the state of SC;
• Attend and participate in in-person training sessions and team building activities scheduled throughout the school year;
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Middle School Social Studies in South Carolina
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities
• 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 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