Secondary Social Studies Teacher - Minnesota Connections Academy

Connections Education LLC; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Connections Academy is seeking certified teachers for secondary Social Studies to manage instructional programs from home in Minnesota. You will consult with learning coaches and students to ensure successful completion of the program.

Responsibilities include grading, progress reporting, parent conferences, and coordinating with parents and staff to tailor learning plans. Occasional travel for events and a flexible schedule may be required.

Qualifications

• Minnesota teaching certification for secondary Social Studies.
• Strong technology skills with Microsoft OS and MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for marketing and state testing events (overnight may be required).
• Ability to work remotely if necessary.
• Ability to work some evenings as needed.
• 2-step authentication is required to login to all systems.

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 and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules; score assessments and provide feedback.
• Develop knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and 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 by computer and telephone.
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including attendance and contacts.
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs.
• Coordinate with Parent Community Coordinators on social activities and field trips.
• Manage regional field trips and integrate them into the curriculum.
• Create and maintain a virtual school community.
• Assist in organization and administration of State Testing as directed.
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate lesson approaches with parents and students.
• Attend field trips and other community activities.

Skills

Social Studies

Technology skills

Communication skills

Remote work

Evening hours

Team collaboration

Education

Minnesota teaching certification (Secondary Social Studies)

Tools

MS Office

MS Windows

Job description

School Summary

Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Minnesota. MNCA is a member of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS), a K-12 academic community. MNCA is a state-approved online program operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Minnesota, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services. MNCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Working from your home in Minnesota, 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 his/her instructional program.

The 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; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary Social Studies in Minnesota (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
• Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.

Note: The anticipated starting salary for Minnesota-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $42,000-$57,000 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.hrc-connectionsacademy.com/prospective-employee-benefits-page.html.

Minnesota 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.