Job Description
School Summary
Maine Connections Academy (MCA) is a tuition-free, full-time, virtual public charter school for students in grades 7–12 statewide. MCA launched during the 2014-15 school year and is authorized by the Maine Charter School Commission. Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by Cognia.
and Responsibilities
Working from our office in Scarborough, Maine, or from your home office within a commutable distance of Scarborough, the Secondary Teacher will virtually manage subject-specific instructional programs. 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 Secondary English 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;
- Make Welcome Calls to new advisory students and keep grade level teachers informed when new students are enrolled into their courses;
- Monitor grade level escalation, including contacts and participation.
- Monitor advisory attendance, including communicating with caretaker regarding attendance expectations, and making attendance adjustments as necessary;
- Assist with Academic Plans for advisory students;
- Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serve as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST);
- Help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”; Act as the main point of contact for these students and families, communicating regularly with them;
- Assist with proctoring for required state tests. Monitor state testing participation for assigned grade level. Assist with student contacts/confirmation regarding state testing;
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Highly qualified and certified to teach English (K-12) in Maine (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)
- Must reside within a commutable distance of our Scarborough, Maine office
- May be required to attend training and/or meetings at the school office throughout the school year
- Strong technology skills (including with Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc. as well as Microsoft)
- 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
- Complete required orientation and training programs
- Comply with all provisions of the Connections Academy Work At-Home Policy.
