Indiana Connections Academy (INCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Indiana. INCA is authorized by Ball State University and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Indiana Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Indiana, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. The school was founded in 2010, as part of the Indiana Department of Education Virtual School Pilot Program, and became a charter school in the fall of 2011. INCA is accredited by Cognia. Indiana Connections Academy is a leader in virtual education that empowers all students to learn, grow, and shape the future.
Secondary Social Studies Substitute Teacher
Location
Washington
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Secondary Social Studies Substitute Teacher
Connections Academy
• Support the learning program for students in Connections Academy schools • Be online and available to students, parents, and school staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the school's time zone • Communicate with parents, students and other teachers to develop and update individualized learning plans • Provide feedback on student work and suggest instructional strategies • Monitor completion of assignments and verify student learning • Complete all grading and generate progress reports • Conduct parent conferences in a timely manner • Support the instructional program through synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions • Keep student records and data up to date • Work with counselors and special educators to meet individual student needs • Actively check email to remain informed of upcoming assignments and updates • Meet monthly with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor
Job Requirements
- Highly qualified and certified to teach Social Studies in Washington
- Multiple state certifications a plus
- Ability to obtain certification in other states as requested
- Ability to obtain additional clearances as requested
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Maintain a dedicated, distraction-free home working environment
- Must be available Monday through Friday during assigned school hours (typically 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the school’s time zone)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment that requires significant flexibility, effective prioritization of tasks, self-direction, and creativity
- Understanding of IEP/504 plans and how they can be implemented in a virtual setting
- Excellent attention to detail, and strong time management and organizational skills
- Proven commitment to student achievement
- Strong technology skills (experience with learning management systems, Microsoft Office programs, and Google Apps preferred)
- Reliable, high-speed internet access
- Microsoft OS- and Microsoft Office-equipped computer required (PC preferred)
- Customer-focused approach and team-player track record
- May not provide care for others during normal school hours while on assignment
- Alternative care arrangements must be made
- May not be employed in another job during normal school hours while on assignment
- Complete required orientation and training programs within 30 days of hire, and at the beginning of each school year
- 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer
Benefits
- No benefits
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