Spanish Teacher (Term of Project), 2021-2022 School Year

Company Summary

Willamette Connections Academy is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school, also known as a virtual charter school, that students attend from home.

Willamette Connections Academy is sponsored by Scio School District to serve students in grades K-12 throughout the state and enrollment is open to students across the state.

Scio School District contracts with Connections Education LLC, dba Pearson Online & Blended Learning K–12 USA, to provide its educational program and other services.

Willamette 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 from your home office within Oregon, 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 their instructional program.

The Secondary 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, score assessments, 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 courses for which responsible;

Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);

Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;

Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;

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;

Consult with other teachers, team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;

Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselor(s) to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;

Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;

Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;

Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest social activities and relevant field trips for students;

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; and

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Highly qualified and certified to teach Spanish in Oregon (6-12 certification strongly preferred)

Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products 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 for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)

Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families