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Connections Education

<div>Company Summary

Oregon Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online school serving students in grades K&ndash;12 throughout Oregon. Connections Academy schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by Cognia, formerly Cognia, formerly AdvancED. Oregon Connections Academy is authorized by the Prairie City School District to serve students throughout Oregon.

Oregon 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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Electives Teacher provides engaging, relevant instruction to students in a variety of elective courses designed to support student success, personal development, and post-secondary readiness. The ideal candidate is flexible, student-centered, and able to build meaningful connections with learners while fostering real-world skills.

The Electives Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
<ul>
<li>Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;</li>
<li>Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;</li>
<li>Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);</li>
<li>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;</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;</li>
<li>Develop a general knowledge of the entire program&rsquo;s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;</li>
<li>Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;</li>
<li>Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;</li>
<li>Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;</li>
<li>Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students&rsquo; programs to increase student understanding;</li>
<li>Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;</li>
<li>Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;</li>
<li>Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a &ldquo;school community&rdquo;;</li>
<li>Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;</li>
<li>Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;</li>
<li>Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;</li>
<li>Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Candidates with certification or endorsement in one of the following (or related) areas are encouraged to apply 
<ul>
<li>Business</li>
<li>English Language Arts</li>
<li>Career &amp; Technical Education (CTE) 
</li>
<li>Legacy / Alternative Authorization</li>
<li>Additional certification pathways or support may be available depending on candidate qualifications.</li>
</ul>
Sample Elective Courses May Include (but are not limited to):
<ul>
<li>Career Exploration / Career Planning</li>
<li>Freshman Success / High School Success Skills</li>
<li>Life Skills / Personal Development</li>
<li>Driver&rsquo;s Education (classroom instruction; behind-the-wheel may vary by state 
</li>
<li>Internship / Work Study Coordination 
</li>
<li>Additional elective offerings based on candidate strengths and school needs</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Certification in any of the mentioned areas</li>
<li>Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written</li>
<li>Customer focused approach</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills</li>
<li>High degree of flexibility</li>
<li>Team player with demonstrated leadership skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)</li>
<li>Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.</li>
</ul>
Note: The anticipated starting salary for Oregon-based individuals expressing interest in this position ranges from $40,000 to $54,000 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits/.
Equal Opportunity Employer 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Secondary Electives Teacher - Oregon Connections Academy

<div>Company Summary

Texas Connections Academy @ Houston (TCAH) is a Texas Online School that offers 100% virtual instruction to public school students across Texas in grades 3-12 who are not physically present on campus during instruction. The TxVSN OLS program is authorized by Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 30A and administered through TEA. Connections Education, LLC is in partnership with Houston ISD to provide this high quality and rigorous virtual instruction through TCAH.

Texas Connections Academy @ Houston 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.

Position Summary

From your home office in Texas, the Assistant Principal will support the Principal and Executive Director in the overall school operation of a team of professional certified staff working with parents, students providing teacher-directed instruction in a virtual home-based student instructional program. Additionally, the Assistant Principal will work closely with key Connections Academy departments including Enrollment, Technical Support, Materials Management, and Fulfillment. The Assistant Principal will report to the Principal under the direction of the Executive Director/School Leader.

Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Assist with supporting the Connections Academy Mission Statement, school goals, and School Improvement Plan;</li>
<li>Oversee student data accounting functions including attendance and reporting with dual reporting systems;</li>
<li>Provide data management for continuous school improvement in a team setting;</li>
<li>Use multiple sources of data to assess student achievement and school improvement;</li>
<li>Monitor enrollment requirements and communicate requirements to the CA Enrollment Department;</li>
<li>Assist the principal and work collaboratively with the administrative team in implementing, monitoring, and supervising the Connections Academy School Year Cycle;</li>
<li>Assist the principal in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of the staff in a performance-based environment;</li>
<li>Provide leadership to Master Teachers who are evaluating the effectiveness of the staff in a performance-based environment;</li>
<li>Collaborate with stakeholders for the purpose of serving as a liaison and resource for the development of dropout prevention, intervention and recovery support opportunities for students;</li>
<li>Manage the process of contacting students within ten days of withdrawal and again 20 to 30 days later for the purpose of ensuring that the student engaged in another schooling option;</li>
<li>Educate parents, students, and staff regarding compulsory attendance and truancy laws;</li>
<li>Investigate absences, interpret and enforce state attendance laws, issue warnings to violators, file complaints to appropriate agencies, and, if necessary, participate in court hearings with repeat offenders;</li>
<li>Adhere to and supervise teachers in the Standards for Teaching at Connections Academy</li>
<li><ul><li>Respond to all Learning Coach inquiries within 24 hours, including responses in WebMail, email, telephone, and message board postings, as appropriate;</li>
<li>Develop and supervise processes for Welcome Calls and Registrant Mailings;</li>
<li>Document all interactions in user logs;</li>
<li>Work with Learning Coaches to keep students on track;</li>
<li>Supervise escalation systems and Escalation Action Plans;</li>
</ul></li><li>Supervise and support state requirements such as PGP and SSI requirements;</li>
<li>Communicate and support caretakers/Learning Coaches in successfully supporting their student in a state-aligned curriculum that is accessed from home or any place where internet is accessible;</li>
<li>Support the professional development of Career Ladder staff;</li>
<li>Support college-readiness;</li>
<li>Supervise the review of student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system;</li>
<li>Develop and implement procedures to ensure that transcripts are accurate and up-to-date;</li>
<li>Supervise efforts to secure complete and maintain the accuracy of student records;</li>
<li>Authorize official transcripts for families upon request;</li>
<li>Counsel families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal;</li>
<li>Lead school teams in identifying school and community resources and maintain an up-to-date list of those resources, making them available to school teams and to families;</li>
<li>Design and implement professional development activities for teachers and school staff members;</li>
<li>Support the Principal and Executive Director in managing the school&rsquo;s budget and various grants;</li>
<li>Provide local support for facilities acquisition and maintenance as requested;</li>
<li>Act as the technology liaison for teachers and administrative staff;</li>
<li>Provide state testing support including logistics for scheduling, monitoring, tracking participation, and contracting for testing facilities;</li>
<li>Manage and support the implementation of a state testing plan for a &ldquo;virtual hub&rdquo; within the state;</li>
<li>Monitor and track all school-based assets;</li>
<li>Support the Marketing Department with student outreach, marketing, and public relations;</li>
<li>Stay current on the state&rsquo;s policies, procedures, and legislation;</li>
<li>Be available to handle all emergencies; and</li>
<li>All other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Master&rsquo;s in Education, Principal Certification</li>
<li>Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience, prior virtual school administrative experience preferred</li>
<li>Certificate of completion of a TxVSN approved online facilitator&rsquo;s course or commitment to complete immediately upon hire</li>
<li>Operational or logistics experience and/or administrative or management experience</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written</li>
<li>Customer-focused approach</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Team player track record with demonstrated leadership skills</li>
<li>Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)</li>
<li>A high degree of flexibility, excellent attention to detail, and superb organizational skills</li>
<li>Willingness to travel for marketing events, field trips, and state testing</li>
<li>Ability to work remotely during state testing and at other times, if necessary</li>
<li>Ability to work extended hours</li>
<li>Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.</li>
</ul>
Out of State Teacher Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Candidates who are outside of Texas must agree to the following travel:</li>
<li><ul><li>TCAH In-Person Staff Meeting during the first semester of each school year;</li>
<li>At least one (1) field trip per school year; and</li>
<li>All state testing windows as determined by the Statewide Assessment Schedule and/or our school district.</li></ul></li></ul> 

Equal Opportunity Employer 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Middle School Assistant Principal - Texas Connections Academy @ Houston

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Secondary Electives Teacher - Oregon Connections Academy

Middle School Assistant Principal - Texas Connections Academy @ Houston