Florida Connections Academy - Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher, 2022-2023 School Year

School Summary

Florida Connections Academy (FCA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades K-12. FCA is authorized by Hillsborough County Public Schools and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from your home in Florida, certified Teachers will “virtually” manage instructional programs. 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 Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
• Work with other teachers to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;
• Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
• Develop appropriate academic and behavioral interventions for all students, and provide frequent progress monitoring;
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;

Requirements

• Team player track record
• Highly qualified and certified to teach Middle School English/Language Arts in Florida (6-12 certification required)
• Strong knowledge of Florida’s RtI and MTSS procedures
• Customer focused approach
• Travel across the state is required for state testing administration and may require overnight stays
• ESOL endorsement required
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Access to reliable transportation for face-to-face events
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Reading endorsement required
• High degree of flexibility
• Must currently hold a Professional level Florida certificate

Florida 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.