Elementary School Teacher - Lowcountry Connections Academy

School Summary

Lowcountry Connections Academy (LCCA) is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school serving students in grades K-12 throughout South Carolina. LCCA is authorized under state law by the Charter Institute of Erskine and operated by Lowcountry Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy LLC. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia, and LCCA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

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 Elementary (K-5) School 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 Elementary School (K-5) in South Carolina (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)