Nevada Connections Academy Hiring for Florida Connections Academy – ASL Adjunct Teacher at United States Full Time

Description

School Summary

Florida Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades K-11 statewide during the 2021-2022 school year. For the 2018-2019 school year the school served students in grades K-8, it continues to add a grade level each year until it will serve grades K-12 by the 2022-2023 school year. Florida Connections Academy is authorized by Hillsborough County Public Schools and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia, formerly AdvancED. For more information call 800–382–6010.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working out of their home in Florida, the ASL Adjunct Teacher will “virtually” manage subject-specific instructional programs. Compensation will be based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students. He/she will be responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating work, running online instructional/tutorial sessions, providing academic guidance, and being the subject-matter expert for a caseload of K-12 students. The Teacher must be able to complete work related responsibilities through a combination of regular office hours during the school day in conjunctions with hours scheduled outside the normal school day. 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 his/her instructional program.

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

• Communicate with parents/learning coaches, students and other teachers via the phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions and synchronous “conferencing”;

• Instruct students, monitor student work, provide feedback, and suggest instructional approaches and strategies;

• Monitor completion of assignments in the given subject area;

• Score assessments and projects in the given subject area;

• Communicate with Advisory teachers and school counselors; report student issues and coordinate communication schedules;

• Conduct online tutorial and instructional sessions for students (utilizing online conferencing software);

• Develop a very detailed knowledge of the curriculum for which responsible (subject expert);

• Provide struggling students (and parents) with alternate strategies and additional assistance;

• Complete all required training sessions throughout the year;

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach ASL in Florida (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)

• Must live in Florida or within thirty (30) miles of the Florida border

• Professional Teaching Certification required

• ESOL endorsement or certification is required

• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office)

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Customer focused approach

• High degree of flexibility

• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment

• Team player track record

• Experience with online instruction is a plus