Certified High School Special Education Social Studies Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

Certified High School Special Education Social Studies Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: CERTI
017533

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• Posted :
  January 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Hybrid, GA 2763 Meadow Church Road Suite 208 Duluth, GA 30097, USA

Hybrid, GA 2763 Meadow Church Road Suite 208 Duluth, GA 30097, USA

Accepting applications for the 2026/2027 school year.

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition‑free, full‑time virtual school for students in grades K‑12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services.

Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Advanc

ED, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Georgia 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.

Working from the Duluth, Georgia, office and from your home office within Georgia, certified teachers at Georgia Connections Academy support and motivate students through high‑quality virtual instruction using the Pearson Online Classroom. Teachers deliver synchronous and asynchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, engage families, and use data to drive student learning and growth.

All GACA teachers and staff must be able to regularly participate in required in‑person activities that may require overnight travel throughout the state of Georgia, including but not limited to:

• School and department meetings
• Professional development and required training
• State testing, End‑of‑Pathway testing, and all in‑person summative and formative assessments
• Graduation and other school‑level events

Teachers may also be required to support virtual administration of assessments, as scheduled by the school.

• Deliver high‑quality synchronous instruction and create asynchronous resources aligned to GACA curriculum and state standards.
• Provide differentiated Tier 1 instruction and collaborate within the MTSS/RTI model to plan and deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers and support staff to ensure all student accommodations are implemented with fidelity and aligned to individualized learning needs.
• Use assessment data to diagnose student learning needs, plan instruction, monitor progress, and adjust strategies to ensure growth.
• Maintain deep knowledge of assigned courses and general awareness of K‑12 curriculum pathways.

• Build strong, positive relationships with students and families to support academic success and engagement.
• Provide clear, consistent, and timely feedback on all student work and assessments.
• Conduct parent conferences, create and update Personal Learning Plans, and communicate regularly regarding progress, attendance, and needs.
• Support students with alternate lessons, assessments, and targeted instructional strategies to meet individualized learning goals.

• Administer, score, and provide feedback on formative and summative assessments, including monthly progress monitoring, CFAs, and EOCs where applicable.
• Participate in all required Georgia state standardized assessments in‑person and virtual sessions, including Georgia Milestones, ACCESS, Georgia Alternative Assessment, etc., in addition to End‑of‑Pathway, benchmarks, CFAs, and diagnostic assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, communication logs, academic progress, and intervention documentation.

• Work collaboratively within the Professional Learning Community to…