Connections Academy is a tuition-free, fully accredited public education program for students in grades K–12.   The company’s program provides a quality curriculum and exceptional state-certified teachers to families seeking a flexible but structured alternative to traditional education.

Industry: E-Learning Providers
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Connections Academy

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**Description**

Pennwood Cyber Charter School seeks a high-quality, state-certified Social Worker to join our staff. Working from your home office in Pennsylvania, the Social Worker will promote the academic mission by providing services that strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning. The Social Worker significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student successes and by implementing effective intervention strategies. The main focus will be providing support through tiered interventions and instruction for students needing social-emotional support.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Contribute to a culture of achievement by supporting the instructional program;

- Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues;

- Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources, to remove barriers to attendance and academic success;

- Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school;

- Coordinate with teachers to help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”;

- Act as the main point of contact for these students and families, communicating regularly with them;

- Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards;

- Attend training regarding child abuse and neglect, homelessness, foster care, and other social work issues while also training staff on issues related to student safety and child welfare;

- Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members;

- Work as part of the IEP team to develop social goals and provide virtual social work services to help the student reach these goals;

- Plan and attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students and families;

- Participate in the organization and administration of the State Assessments and other school events as directed;

- Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that help to build the school community

- Collaborate closely with the School Counselors and Director of Special Education; and

- Other duties as assigned.

**Capabilities**

**Customer Centric **– Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for the customer. Builds strong relationships with school staff, students and families and uses those to improve their experience and outcomes.

**Communications **- A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate. Confident Public Speaker. Produces high-quality written communications.

**Works well in a matrix ** - Models collaboration, solves problems efficiently and constructively with peers, builds trust and support. Agile and flexible in day-to-day operations and duties. Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment

**Takes personal responsibility **– Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates “ownership” regardless of the outcome, proactive in exploring and exploiting new opportunities. Shows a commitment to goal-directed management and accountability

**Requirements**

- Highly qualified and certified School Social Worker (CSPG 87) in Pennsylvania

- Master’s degree in social work

- Self-motivated and eager to create a positive difference in the lives of at-risk students

- Experience with special education preferred

- Candidates should have knowledge and familiarity with specific Pennsylvania resources and agencies that will assist in the healthy social, mental, and academic development of students and families

- Ability to travel across Pennsylvania to support families and work with agencies

- Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)

- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

- Highly organized and punctual

- Student-centric

- High degree of flexibility and agility

- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment

- Evidenced team player track record

- Willingness to travel for state testing, school and marketing events (may require overnight travel)

- Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed to support students and families

- Ability to effectively work remotely

- Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.

(2627 SY) Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Social Worker

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**Description**

**School Summary**

Oklahoma Connections Academy (OKCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving student in grades K–12 throughout Oklahoma. OKCA is authorized by the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board and governed by an independent Board of Directors. OKCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

**Position Summary And Responsibilities**

Working from your home in OK, the certified EL Teacher will manage instructional programs for students who require English language support. The teacher will collaborate with students, learning coaches, and general education teachers to support academic success while delivering both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. They will work closely with leadership and colleagues to ensure that the school’s multilingual program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations.

**Primary Responsibilities**

-  Participate in the organization, administration, and successful completion of state-mandated EL assessments (WIDA) and other statewide testing initiatives;

-  Attend local and state provided professional development trainings related to Title III compliance and instruction;

-  Use data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on assessments and individual needs;

-  Become proficient with supplemental programs to support English Language Learners in the virtual setting, including interpreting data within the programs;

-  Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct learning coach conferences in a timely manner;

-  Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and learning coaches);

-  Communicate with learning coaches, 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;

-  Communicates regularly with learning coaches, students, and certified content area teachers through use of computer and telephone;

-  Keep student records and data up-to-date, including Data Views, cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and learning coach contacts;

-  Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students and families;

-  Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;

-  Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals;

-  Manage and monitor a homeroom of EL students and all associated tasks;

-  Build effective relationships with learning coaches and students through regular communication and availability;

-  Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

-  Hold or be eligible for Oklahoma teaching certification.

-  Familiarity with state and federal guidelines related to EL instruction (e.g., WIDA assessments).

-  Strong communication and technology skills.

-  Knowledge of the Oklahoma State Performance Framework.

-  Experience working with EL students is preferred.

-  Bilingual proficiency is preferred, but not required.

-  Virtual teaching experience preferred.

-  Demonstrated ability to create a positive, student-centered learning environment.

-  Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) principles within the school community.

-  Customer focused approach.

-  High degree of flexibility.

-  Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast paced environment.

-  Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.

-  Willingness and ability to travel for school-based meetings, training, and state testing events (may require overnight travel).

- Please note, if given a job offer, 2-step authentication is required to login to all systems.

Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at Prospective Employee Benefits Page - HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES

EL Specialist - Oklahoma Connections Academy

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**Description**

**School Summary**

Texas Connections Academy @ Houston (TCAH) is a Texas Online School that offers 100% virtual instruction to public school students across Texas in grades 3-12 who are not physically present on campus during instruction. The TxVSN OLS program is authorized by Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 30A and administered through TEA. Connections Education, LLC is in partnership with Houston ISD to provide this high quality and rigorous virtual instruction through TCAH.

~~Texas Connections Academy @ Houston 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 certified teachers will utilize the Pearson Online Classroom to support and motivate students in working through their curriculum, deliver synchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, and use data to diagnose student learning needs.

The Elementary Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

- Represent a commitment to equitable practice in all areas within the job description; this includes use of evidence to make decisions, holding high expectations for all students and committing to providing individualized support to all students to meet those expectations;

- Manage a homeroom of students;

- Support the instructional program with asynchronous recorded lessons and synchronous instruction, along with individual communications and 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 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;

- Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s 3-8 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible;

- Operate within the Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports model, using data and evidence to provide Tier 1 differentiated instruction to all students while working with a team of teachers to develop and implement Tier 2 and 3 interventions;

- Support students and parents with alternate lessons, assessments, and strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects in order to meet individual learning goals;

- Build strong relationships with students and families to provide direct instruction and intervention that meets the needs of the individual student;

- Work collaboratively with other staff within a professional learning community 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 staff;

- Collaborate within the school’s professional learning community to continuously monitor student data to make strong instructional decisions that have direct impact on student learning

- Collaborate with other teachers, team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate interventions and extensions to students’ programs to ensure all students learn at relatively high levels of achievement;

- 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;

- Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselor(s) to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;

- Work with other teachers to coordinate and attend social activities, required school events (Graduation, for example), and relevant field trips for students, making consideration for integrating these trips into the curriculum;

- Actively engage with students and families at school events and field trips;

- Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;

- Collaborate in a Professional Learning Community (PLC);

- Attend required school and district professional development, in addition to seeking professional growth within curriculum field(s) of study;

- Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, as directed;

- Proctor state testing, under the supervision of the Campus Test Coordinator, the Field Administrator and the Test Site Director at a physical location;

- Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;

- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- Highly qualified and certified to teach Elementary in Texas appropriate to subject area responsibilities (must have certification for grades EC-6 or 4-8); ACP candidates seeking an internship are not eligible

- Must hold or be willing to immediately obtain TxVSN Certification

- Gifted certification is preferred; If you do not currently hold a Gifted certification, you must commit to completing the certification requirements prior to the end of the school year

- Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)

- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

- Highly organized and punctual

- Student and family focused approach

- High degree of flexibility

- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment

- Team player track record

- Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.

- Ability to travel 15-20% for school-related business (state testing, marketing, professional development, and school meetings); May require overnight travel

- Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families

- Ability to work remotely

- Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Elementary Teacher - Texas Connections Academy

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**Description**

**Position Summary and Responsibilities**

Pennwood Cyber Charter School seeks high-quality, state certified teachers to serve as the staff of Pennwood. Working from a home office in Pennsylvania, certified Teachers virtually manage instructional programming at Pennwood Cyber Charter School using the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools. Teachers consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program. Teachers collaborate with all staff to ensure the school’s cyber learning program is successful for all students.

**Key Responsibilities Of The Secondary Teacher**

- Contribute to a culture of achievement by supporting the instructional program with asynchronous and synchronous instruction in whole group, small group and 1-1 settings;

- Complete all grading, lesson preparation, student and parent communications in a timely manner;

- Collaborate with other teachers (i.e. PLCs) on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, refine instructional approaches and strategies;

- Develop a general knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;

- Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lesson content to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);

- Support students and parents with alternate strategies and help with daily assignments and projects;

- Communicate regularly with parents and students, through use of the Learning Management System and telephone;

- Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance, and student and parent contacts and communications;

- Consult with other teachers, school staff and leadership team to develop enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding and engagement;

- Work with the Engagement and Counseling Departments to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate and timely communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;

- Support Individualized Education Plans for students in courses for which responsible;

- Engage in professional development;

- Devise and implement cyber methods of creating and maintaining a “school community” in courses for which responsible;

- Work with other teachers and school staff to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;

- Manage field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;

- Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students and families;

- Participate in the organization and administration of the State Assessments and other school events as directed;

- Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;

- Other duties as assigned.

**Capabilities**

**Customer Centric **– Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for the customer. Builds strong relationships with school staff, students and families and uses those to improve their experience and outcomes.

**Communications **- A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate. Confident Public Speaker. Produces high-quality written communications.

**Works well in a matrix ** - Models collaboration, solves problems efficiently and constructively with peers, builds trust and support. Agile and flexible in day-to-day operations and duties. Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment

**Takes personal responsibility **– Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates “ownership” regardless of the outcome, proactive in exploring and exploiting new opportunities. Shows a commitment to goal-directed management and accountability

**Requirements**

- Highly qualified and certified to teach Middle School and/or High School in Pennsylvania

- Endorsements in EL or multiple subject areas a plus

- Pennsylvania residency

- Experience teaching in a cyber learning environment a plus

- Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)

- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

- Highly organized and punctual

- Student-centric

- High degree of flexibility and agility

- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment

- Evidenced team player track record

- Willingness to travel for state testing, school and marketing events (may require overnight travel)

- Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed to support students and families

- Ability to effectively work remotely

- Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.

(2627 SY) Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Elementary Teacher

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