School Summary

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades 5-12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Georgia 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

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Working from home, and as assigned, in the GACA office

Travel: Travel for state testing events as assigned

The High School Social Studies Teacher will be responsible for:

• Managing the instructional program for students. Implementing researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance
• Cultivating the students’ interest in education and development
• Developing curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
• Grading assignments in a timely manner and measuring progress of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis, providing progress reports as required
• Evaluating students’ progress and evaluating data to develop appropriate instructional strategies
• Creating positive relationships with students through frequent contacts via phone calls, webmail, and LiveLesson
• Creating positive relationships with caretakers and families through phone calls and webmail
• Working collaboratively with learning team and department
• Communicating effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Attending all in-person events and meetings, as required
• Attending all state testing, as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary Social Studies in Georgia
• Experience teaching in a virtual classroom
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Exceptional customer service skills with a student and family focused approach
• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly organized and punctual
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Candidate must be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational processes. The ideal candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate outstanding presentation and interpersonal abilities, react to change productively and be able to handle tasks as assigned

Want to know more about being an educator at Connections Academy? Please join us for a live virtual information session held every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. We hope to see you there!