Substitute Teacher – Elementary
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Part-time certified substitute teacher serving as teacher of record for Connections Academy elementary students. Delivering virtual instruction, grading, family communication, and student support from a U.S. home office.
Responsibilities:
- Virtually support the learning program for students in Connections Academy schools across the country
- Act as teacher of record during short- or long-term absences or vacancies, typically assignments lasting 2–20 weeks and averaging 8–12 weeks
- Remain online and available to students, parents, and school staff Monday through Friday during assigned school hours
- Communicate regularly with parents, students, and teachers to develop and update individualized learning plans and schedules
- Provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional strategies, monitor assignment completion, and verify student learning
- Complete grading, generate progress reports, and conduct parent conferences
- Support synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions (LiveLessons)
- Assist students and parents with alternate instructional strategies, daily assignments, and projects
- Maintain current student records and data, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance, and student logs
- Collaborate with counselors and special educators to meet individual student needs and provide updates on student behaviors and activities
- Check email when off assignment for upcoming assignments and Substitute Services updates
- Meet monthly with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor via video conference
- Complete required professional learning and maintain active certifications
Requirements:
- Must be highly qualified and hold a valid and active full state teaching certification
- Multiple state certifications are a plus
- Ability to obtain certification in other states as requested
- Ability to obtain additional clearances as requested
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Dedicated, distraction-free home working environment
- Availability Monday through Friday during assigned school hours, typically 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the school's time zone, for long-term assignments
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, prioritization, self-direction, and creativity
- Understanding of IEP/504 plans and virtual implementation
- Excellent attention to detail and strong time management and organizational skills
- Proven commitment to student achievement
- Strong technology skills, including learning management systems, Microsoft Office programs, and Google Apps
- Reliable, high-speed internet access
- Microsoft OS- and Microsoft Office-equipped computer required; PC preferred
- Customer-focused approach and team-player track record
- May not provide care for others during normal school hours while on assignment
- May not be employed in another job during normal school hours while on assignment
- Must complete required orientation and training programs within 30 days of hire and at the beginning of each school year
- Two-step authentication required to access systems if offered the job
Benefits:
- No benefits (explicitly stated for this part-time position)
- Remote work from a secure, distraction-free home office
- Required professional learning throughout the year
- Monthly video meetings with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor
- Curriculum and technology tools provided for virtual teaching
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