Certified Elementary Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

Certified Elementary Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

Join to apply for the Certified Elementary Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy role at Oregon Connections Academy. This position is based in Duluth, Georgia, or may be remote within Georgia. The school is a tuition‑free, full‑time virtual charter school serving grades 5‑12 throughout Georgia.

School Summary
Georgia Connections Academy is 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 learning options. It is a nonprofit under a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, and is accredited by Advanc

ED, Southern Association of Colleges & Schools, and GACA's Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Position Summary And Responsibilities

• Utilize the Pearson Online Classroom to support and motivate students, deliver synchronous instruction, provide interventions, enrichment, and use data to diagnose student learning needs.
• Participate in monthly in‑person activities, including school and department meetings, student engagement opportunities, required training/development, and school‑level events such as state testing and graduation.
• Represent a commitment to equitable practice, holding high expectations for all students and providing individualized support.
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous recorded lessons, synchronous instruction, and individual communications/intervention.
• Provide clear, constructive, and consistent feedback for all student work, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents, students, and other teachers to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, assess student work, and recommend instructional approaches.
• Develop knowledge of the entire K‑12 curriculum and detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible.
• Operate within the Response to Intervention/ Multi‑Tiered System of Supports model, using data and evidence to provide Tier 1 differentiation, and collaborate on Tier 2/3 interventions.
• Support students and parents with alternate lessons, assessments, and strategies, and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
• Build strong relationships with students and families to provide direct instruction and intervention.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure all students progress through the program and parents have a central point of contact.
• Continuously monitor student data to make instructional decisions that impact learning.
• Coordinate with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors on student and family communication.
• Attend required school and district professional development and seek growth within curriculum field(s).
• Participate in the organization and administration of state testing and student recruiting sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Elementary grades in Georgia.
• Strong technology skills (Microsoft Office and Google Suite).
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Student‑ and family‑focused approach.
• High flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑player track record.
• Strong interpersonal skills across diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to travel for marketing, state testing events (may require overnight travel).
• Availability for occasional evening hours and remote work if necessary.
• Must use a personal electronic device and a two‑step authentication email address.

About Oregon Connections Academy
Referral programs and notification options are available for applicants located in Duluth, GA.