Secondary Ed Tech Teacher - Colorado Connections Academy

Connections Education LLC; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Connections Academy in Englewood, CO is seeking a certified Secondary Ed Tech Teacher to support online instructional programs for K-12 students through asynchronous and synchronous sessions.

The role includes grading, progress reporting, parent conferences, and collaboration with learning coaches, with occasional travel for state testing events and opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary Ed Tech in Colorado
• Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Willingness to travel occasionally for marketing and state testing events
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed

Responsibilities

• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction
• Complete grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers to develop Personal Learning Plans and schedules
• Maintain up-to-date student records and attendance data
• Coordinate with team members to develop enrichment activities and modifications to students' programs
• Organize and participate in state testing and field trips as directed

Skills

Teaching certification

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Remote work

Technology skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Secondary Ed Tech Teacher - Colorado Connections Academy

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: SECON018367

Full-Time

Remote

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 Secondary Ed Tech 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 Secondary Ed Tech 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 Secondary Ed Tech 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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