Secondary Mathematics Teacher - South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy

School Summary

South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy (SCBCA) is a tuition free, full-time alternative education campus serving students from 16-21 years old across the state of South Carolina in grades 9-12. SCBCA is authorized under state law by the Charter Institute of Erskine and operated by Low Country Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy LLC. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia.

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 Secondary Mathematics 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.

Note: The minimum salary for full-time individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $45,500 per year. Salary offers are based on the criteria of the role including experience and education. Benefits available to eligible employees can be viewed at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits.

Requirements

Certified to teach Secondary Mathematics 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

South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy (SCBCA) 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.