Secondary Electives Teacher - Oregon Connections Academy

Company Summary

Oregon Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online school serving students in grades K–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:

• Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
• 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;
• 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;
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses 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 all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Work with other teachers to coordinate 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;
• 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;
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates with certification or endorsement in one of the following (or related) areas are encouraged to apply

• Business
• English Language Arts
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
  
• Legacy / Alternative Authorization
• Additional certification pathways or support may be available depending on candidate qualifications.

Sample Elective Courses May Include (but are not limited to):

• Career Exploration / Career Planning
• Freshman Success / High School Success Skills
• Life Skills / Personal Development
• Driver’s Education (classroom instruction; behind-the-wheel may vary by state
  
• Internship / Work Study Coordination
  
• Additional elective offerings based on candidate strengths and school needs

Requirements

• Certification in any of the mentioned areas
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• High degree of flexibility
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

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/.

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