High School Social Studies Teacher – Washington Connections Academy

School 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. Parents of enrolled students consistently share their satisfaction with Connections Academy: 92% “would recommend the schools to other families” and 95% say the curriculum is “high quality.” In 2017, Connections Academy-supported public schools serve students in 27 states, while the private online school, International Connections Academy meets the online school needs of students worldwide. Recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Academy is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Academy is part of the global learning company, Pearson, and its Online & Blended Learning group. For more information, visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com.

Washington Connections Academy (WACA) is a tuition-free, virtual public school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. WACA has two schools under its umbrella of the shared-services model.  It operates in partnerships with the Mary M. Knight School District and Goldendale School District and is under contract with Connections Academy to provide its educational program and other services. Both Washington Connections Academy schools are accredited by Cognia and were recognized as Cognia Schools of Distinction in 2022. 

Position Summary

This position is a remote, full-time position with regular hours between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Applicants may live in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. The Certified High Social Studies Teacher will manage instructional programs. Through the use of the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with caretakers, Learning Coaches, and students to ensure that each student successfully completes their instructional program.

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

Homeroom Roles:

• Hosting a homeroom of students, acting as a role model and mentor for them throughout the school year. Key duties include, but are not limited to: 
• Hosting weekly homeroom LiveLessons;
• Supporting students and families through key school year cycle tasks, including, but not limited to, Welcome Calls, Intent to Return, and monthly WSLP Progress Checks;
• Encouraging students to be engaged in their lessons and LiveLessons;
• Welcome any assigned homeroom students and their families to our school within their first week of enrollment, helping them start off on the right foot;
• Frequently checking in with students and families related to academics, academic skill building, and graduation/promotion, especially if off-track;
• Content Roles:
• Supplement and enhance the asynchronous content by delivering at least one synchronous LiveLesson per course, or a combination of synchronous LiveLesson and office hours as appropriate, each week, as well as delivering asynchronous support videos to students as appropriate;
• Operate within the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports model, use data and evidence to provide Tier 1 differentiated instruction to all students while working with a team of teachers to develop and implement Tier 2 and 3 interventions, including monitoring student progress in supplemental instructional programs and providing small group synchronous instruction;
• Consistently grade all submitted assignments within 8 days of submission, providing clear, constructive, and consistent feedback for all student work;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and caretakers);
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s 9-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the course(s) for which they are responsible; 
• Support students and caretakers with alternate lessons, assessments, and strategies, and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects in order to meet individual learning goals;
• Consult with instructional staff and learning specialists (IEP/504/EL case managers, advisory staff, intervention specialists) to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Contact Roles: