• Job Description

  Req#: OREGO016222

  Company Summary

  Oregon Connections Academy is a free public online school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Oregon. Connections Academy schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by Cognia, formerly AdvancED. Oregon Connections Academy is authorized by the Prairie City School District to serve students throughout Oregon.

  Oregon Connections Academy 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

  Working out of their home in Oregon, the Secondary Art 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 Secondary Art 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

  • Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.
  • Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary Art in Oregon (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)
  • 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
  • Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.

• About the company

  Connections Academy is a for-profit corporate provider of online school products and services to virtual schools for grades K-12, including full-time online schools bearing the "Connections Academy" name across the country.

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