Secondary Physical Education Teacher - Colorado Connections Academy

Secondary Physical Education Teacher - Colorado Connections Academy

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Working from our office in Englewood, Colorado, or from your office at home, certified teachers will manage instructional programs. Teachers will consult regularly with learning coaches and students using telephone, Internet, and curriculum tools to ensure each child successfully completes their instructional program.

• Complete 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, 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 all students progress successfully through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among teachers.
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K‑12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which you are 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 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 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 state testing, as directed.
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
• Work with content and grade‑level teachers and the school counselor to ensure students and families receive appropriate communications, students make adequate progress and established goals are met.
• Attend in‑person state testing, field trips and other community activities implemented for families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary Physical Education in Colorado.
• Strong technology skills, especially with Google programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer‑focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑player track record.
• Travel as required. All employees are required to attend in‑person training in August and complete in‑person state testing in April. Additional in‑person testing may be required at other times of the school year based on student need.
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support families.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two‑step authentication.

Note: This position is for the 2025–2026 academic year. The anticipated starting salary for Colorado‑based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $39,600 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at

Colorado 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.