School Summary
Kansas Connections Academy (KCA) is a tuition-free, K-12 online public school
serving students throughout Kansas. KCA opened in August 2001 as Elkhart Cyber
School, and in 2010 the school became Kansas Connections Academy. KCA is
operated in partnership between the Elkhart Unified School District 218 and a
contract with Connections Academy of Kansas, LLC, to provide the educational
program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections
Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and KCA is accredited by the North Central
Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Kansas 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
Working from your home in Kansas, the Elementary Teacher will consult regularly
with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully
completes their instructional program through various curriculum and
communication tools.
The Elementary 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 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”;
Proctor school-administered benchmark and diagnostic tests as needed;
Participate in the administration of State Testing, as directed;
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Highly qualified and certified to teach grade 6 in Kansas
Applicants with a current teaching license from another state will be
considered, provided they can transfer or obtain a Kansas teaching license
upon hire
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
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in 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
Ability to work remotely, while traveling occasionally for in-person meetings
and testing
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for
two-step authentication