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Certified Computer Science Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

Certified Computer Science Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

Connections AcademyDuluth, GA, US
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

School Summary

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades 5-8 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

Working from our Duluth, Georgia office or from your home in Georgia, certified Teachers (School Year 2025-2026) 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.

All GACA staff must be able to participate in monthly in-person activities, including but not limited to :

  • School and department meetings,
  • Student engagement opportunities,
  • Required training / development,
  • School-level events, such as state testing and graduation.

Key Responsibilities of the Computer Science Teacher

The Computer Science Teacher (School Year 2025-2026) will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks :

  • Represent a commitment to equitable practice in all areas within the job description; this includes use of evidence to make decisions, holding high expectations for all students and committing to providing individualized support to all students to meet those expectations.
  • Support the instructional program with asynchronous recoded lessons and synchronous instruction, along with individual communications and interventions.
  • Provide clear, constructive, and consistent feedback for all student work, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner.
  • Complete all grading, create progress reports, and conduct Caretaker / Learning Coach conferences in a timely manner.
  • Communicate with Caretakers, Learning Coaches, 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.
  • Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
  • Build strong relationships with students and families to provide direct instruction and intervention that meets the needs of the individual student.
  • Work collaboratively with other staff withing the professional learning community to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that the Caretaker / Learning Coach has a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers.
  • Collaborate with other teachers, team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate interventions and extensions to students' programs to ensure all students learn at relatively high levels of achievement.
  • Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student, Caretaker, and Learning Coach contacts;
  • Review curriculum and devise differentiated approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and Caretakers / Learning Coaches);
  • Communicate regularly with students, Caretakers, and Learning Coaches through multiple channels of communication.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Work with staff to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress, and established goals are being met.
  • Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Requirements

  • Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.
  • Highly qualified and certified to teach Computer Science in Georgia (appropriate to grade level and content area responsibilities)
  • Experience with Professional Learning Communities
  • Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Highly organized and punctual
  • Student and family focused approach
  • A high degree of flexibility
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player track record
  • Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
  • 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
  • Ability to work remotely, if necessary
  • Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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