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Job Description

2009-2010 School Year

Company Summary
Connections Academy, a "school without walls", is an innovative public virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment. A learning team, consisting of Parent/Learning Coach, a Certified Teacher and educational specialists, work collaboratively with students using a standards-based hybrid curriculum that includes both online and offline options. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new public schooling model that creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers by leveraging the latest technologies, capitalizing on recent policy initiatives and embracing a cutting edge approach to education. 92% of all Connections Academy employees rated the company an A or B.

Connections Academy launched a school in South Carolina under contract to the South Carolina Connections Academy Charter School in 2008. SCCA is South Carolina's very first virtual charter school, authorized by the new South Carolina Public Charter School District. The school serves students in grades K12 from anywhere in South Carolina. 92.8% of all CA parents rated the program an "A" or "B" for the 2008-2009 school year.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Working out of their home, the Adjunct Teacher will "virtually" manage subject-specific instructional programs. Compensation will be based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students. He/she will be responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating work, running online instructional/tutorial sessions, providing academic guidance, and being the subject-matter expert for a caseload of middle/high school students. The Teacher must be able to complete work related responsibilities through a combination of regular office hours during the school day in conjunctions with hours scheduled outside the normal school day. 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 Adjunct Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Communicate with parents/learning coaches, students and other teachers via the phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions and synchronous "conferencing".
• Instruct students, monitor student work, provide feedback, and suggest instructional approaches and strategies.
• Monitor completion of assignments in the given subject area.
• Score assessments and projects in the given subject area.
• Communicate with Advisory teachers and school counselors; report student issues and coordinate communication schedules.
• Conduct online tutorial and instructional sessions for students (utilizing online conferencing software).
• Develop a very detailed knowledge of the curriculum for which responsible (subject expert).
• Provide struggling students (and parents) with alternate strategies and additional assistance.
• Complete all required training sessions throughout the year.

Job Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in South Carolina (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office)
• 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
• Experience with online instruction is a plus
• Must own a computer with high speed Internet access that meets Connections Academy's minimum technology specifications (http://www.connectionsacademy.com/technology/technology_requirements.asp).
• Must maintain posted office hours for at least 3 hours per week on two separate weekdays between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm
• Complete required orientation and training programs at the beginning of the school year.
• May be required to attend training and/or meetings at the school office throughout the school year (frequency dependent on proximity to office)
• Comply with all provisions of the Connections Academy Work At-Home Policy.

Openings for the 2009-2010 School Year Include:
Spanish Adjunct Teacher

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