School Summary South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA) is a tuition-free, K-12 online public school. The school was launched in 2008-09 under contract to the South Carolina Connections Academy Charter School. SCCA is South Carolina's very first virtual charter school, authorized by the Erskine Charter School District. The school serves students in grades K-12 from anywhere in South Carolina. South Carolina 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 full-time from home, certified teachers will manage instructional programs. Through various curriculum and communication tools, they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program. The High School English Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction; Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner; Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects; Develop a general knowledge of the entire program's K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible; Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects; Keep student records and data up-to-date, including online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging of all student and parent contacts; Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students' programs to increase student understanding; Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a "school community"; Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed; Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation. Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; Other duties as assigned. Requirements Certified to teach High School English in South Carolina (appropriate to grade level responsibilities) Must reside in South Carolina Gifted and Talented Endorsement highly recommended Strong technology skills (especially with MS Office programs and Google Suite) Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Highly organized and punctual Customer focused approach High degree of flexibility Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment Team player track record Willingness to travel on occasion for school and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel) Ability to work remotely, if necessary Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication. South Carolina 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.