• Working from your secure and distraction-free home office, certified Substitute Teachers will virtually support the learning program for students in Connections Academy schools across the country. • Using the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools, the Substitute Teacher will consult frequently and regularly with students, Learning Coaches and school personnel to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. • The Washington Secondary Science Substitute Teacher will act as teacher of record at various Connections Academy schools during periods of short- or long-term absences or vacancies ranging from, but not limited to, 2-20 weeks, with the average assignment being 8-12 weeks in length. • When on assignment, be online and available to students, parents, and school staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the time zone of the school to: Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update individualized learning plans and schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments, and verify student learning. • Complete all grading, generate progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner, as instructed by the school. • Support the instructional program through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions (LiveLessons). • Support students and parents with alternate instructional strategies, and assistance with daily assignments and projects. • Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and student logs. • Work with counselors and special educators to ensure that individual student needs are met, providing frequent updates on student behaviors and activities in the classroom. • When not on assignment, actively check email to remain informed of upcoming assignments and important Substitute Services updates. • Meet at least monthly with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor via video conferencing software, whether on or off assignment. • Complete required professional learning targeted at individual needs throughout the year. • Maintain active certifications.

• Inspire, motivate and provide purposeful subject knowledge for students within the school • Be up to date on current research and emerging pedagogy and disseminate this to staff through active engagement in professional development with the learning community • Take a leading role in maintaining a positive and inspirational learning climate in the subject specialism and, where appropriate, the integration of your subject learning across the curriculum • Support the self-evaluation of the school’s effectiveness and the development of priorities for improvement • Assist in maintaining and developing a high-quality school environment and profile and act as a role model by their professional conduct and disposition • Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and any class or group of students • Provide guidance and advice to students on educational matters • Provide or contribute to assessments, reports and references relating to students in a timely manner • Participate in meetings and staff CPD opportunities • Undertake any other work as specified by their line manager

• This position is working with Missouri Connections Academy. • From your home office in Missouri, certified Teachers will virtually manage instructional programs. • Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program. • The Secondary Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: • Complete all 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 and schedules, 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 that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers; • Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which 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 use of 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 student 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 the State Testing, including in-person proctoring of State Test at various locations around the state of MO; • Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation; • Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselor to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met; • Attend and participate in in-person training sessions and team building activities scheduled throughout the school year, locations TBD; • Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; • and Other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment • Provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage learning process • Focus on individual student needs • Monitor student progress through learning management system • Work closely with students and parents/learning coaches • Travel occasionally throughout the year for school functions • Prepare students for high stakes standardized tests