Secondary Math Teacher (At-Risk) - Michigan Connections Academy

Company Summary

Michigan Connections Academy (MICA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Michigan. MICA is authorized by Ferris State University Charter Schools Office and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Michigan Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with CA of Michigan, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working remotely from home, the Math certified Intervention Teacher will utilize the Pearson Online Classroom to support and motivate students in working through their curriculum, deliver synchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, and use data to diagnose student learning needs.

• Screen students to establish proper math level using evidence-based benchmark assessments or similar tool;
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to select students who are in need of special math instruction;
• Provide diagnostic, prescriptive, and evaluative services for identified students;
• Provide individual and small group instruction for identified students;
• Confer with the instructional staff on the math needs of students and provide suggestions of effective interventions and strategies;
• Act as a resource teacher in the area of mathematics to regular classroom teachers by assisting them in the organization of the instructional program, selection of materials, and implementation of teaching techniques to ensure the instructional program relates to the special needs of students;
• Model effective instruction to classroom teachers;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons that will increase student understanding. Work directly with students and parents to implement these alternate lessons;
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans;
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact;
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, grading, and logging all student and parent contacts;
• Develop and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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• Appropriately certified in Math in Michigan (appropriate to grade level responsibilities).
• Strong multi-cultural skills.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Team player track record.
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families