Certified Floating Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

Certified Floating Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

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Summary:

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades 5-12 throughout Georgia. Authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, the mission is to maximize academic achievement for students seeking alternative academic options. Accredited by Advanc

ED and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Certified teachers will manage instructional programs. The floating teacher will substitute teach in classrooms K-12 or provide behavioral and academic interventions for at-risk students as requested by teachers and instructional leadership staff. Eligible candidates must meet Georgia Teacher Certification requirements for grades 4-8 and/or grades 6-12 in core subject areas:
Math, Science, Social Studies, and/or Language Arts. Full-time positions eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

• School and department meetings.
• Student engagement opportunities.
• Required training/development.
• School-level events such as state testing and graduation.

• Complete grading in a timely manner to communicate student progress to students and parents.
• Communicate frequently with parents, students, and other teachers to provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches, monitor assignment completion, and coach special projects.
• Support students and parents with strategies for success in a virtual environment and provide assistance with assignments and projects as needed.
• Support the instructional program with synchronous and asynchronous lessons, recordings, and instructional materials.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address students at all levels.
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community.”
• Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students and integrate trips into the curriculum whenever possible.
• Attend school-sponsored events such as Beginning and End of Year Events and study sessions.
• 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.
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s 5-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Highly qualified and certified to teach core academic courses (math, science, social studies, and/or English) in Georgia appropriate to grade level and content area responsibilities.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment.
• Team player track record; ability to collaborate.
• Customer focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require overnight travel).
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.