High School Science Teacher

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High School Science Teacher delivering virtual instruction for Kansas Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school. Supporting Kansas students through instruction, grading, family communication, and state testing.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage instructional programs for high school science students
  • Consult regularly with learning coaches and students by telephone, Internet, and curriculum tools
  • Complete grading, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences
  • Support asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction
  • Review curriculum and devise alternate lesson presentations to increase student understanding
  • Develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules with parents, students, and teachers
  • Score assessments, provide feedback, suggest instructional strategies, monitor assignments, and coach special projects
  • Collaborate with teachers to support student progress and provide parents with a central point of contact
  • Develop broad knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and detailed knowledge of assigned courses
  • Provide alternate strategies and additional assistance with assignments and projects
  • Maintain current student records and data, including cumulative files, online information, attendance, and contact logs
  • Develop enrichment activities and program modifications with teachers and learning specialists
  • Create and maintain a virtual school community
  • Participate in state testing organization and administration
  • Coordinate with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors regarding communications, student progress, and goals
  • Attend field trips and community activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Highly qualified and certified to teach High School Science in Kansas
  • Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft OS, MS Office programs, and Google Suite
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Customer-focused approach
  • High degree of flexibility
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player track record
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for marketing and state testing events, potentially including overnight travel
  • Ability to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families
  • Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication

Benefits:

  • Tuition-free K-12 online public school environment
  • Remote, home-based work from a home office in Kansas
  • Occasional travel for marketing and state testing events, with travel expenses implied by employer travel requirements