Elementary School Teacher
Location
South Carolina
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Elementary School Teacher
Connections Academy
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction; • Complete all grading, 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, 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 K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible; • Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects; • Keep student records and data up-to-date, including online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging of all student and parent contacts; • Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding; • Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”; • Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed; • Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation; • Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; • Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Certified to teach Elementary School (K-5) in South Carolina (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
- Must reside in South Carolina
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement highly recommended
- Strong technology skills (especially with MS Office programs and Google Suite)
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Highly organized and punctual
- Customer focused approach
- High degree of flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
- Team player track record
- Willingness to travel on occasion for school and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
- Ability to work remotely, if necessary
- Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
- Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication
Benefits
- N/A
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