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** Lighthouse Connections Academy - Art Adjunct Teacher, 2021-22 School Year**

**Job Category****:** Teaching **Requisition Number****:** LIGHT013251 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**Company Summary**

At Connections Academy, helping students maximize their potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program is at the core of our mission. Connections Academy was founded in 2001 to deliver high-quality, highly accountable online education to students in grades K-12. Hallmarks of Connections Academy-supported online schools include personalized learning, an award-winning curriculum and Education Management System (EMS), dedicated state-certified teachers, and a supportive school community. Parents of enrolled students consistently share their satisfaction with Connections Academy: 92% would recommend the schools to other families and 95% say the curriculum is high quality. In 2017, Connections Academy-supported public schools serve students in 27 states, while the private online school, International Connections Academy meets the online school needs of students worldwide. Recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Academy is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Academy is part of the global learning company, Pearson, and its Online & Blended Learning group. For more information, visit .

**School Summary**

Lighthouse Connections Academy (LCA) is a tuition-free virtual public charter school serving students in grades K-12 throughout Michigan. LCA is authorized by Oxford Community Schools and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school contracts with Connections Education 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 from your home office in Michigan, the Adjunct Teacher will virtually manage subject-specific instructional programs. Compensation will be based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students. The teacher will be responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating work, running online instructional/tutorial sessions, providing academic guidance, and being the subject-matter expert for a caseload of K-12. The Adjunct Teacher must be able to complete work related responsibilities through a combination of regular office hours during the school day in conjunction with hours scheduled outside the normal school day. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools, the adjunct teacher will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The adjunct will report to a member of the schools leadership team (Principal, AP, Master Teacher).

The Adjunct Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

* Communicate with parents/learning coaches, students and other teachers via the phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions, and synchronous conferencing;

* Instruct students, monitor student work, provide feedback, and suggest instructional approaches and strategies;

* Monitor completion of assignments in the given subject area;

* Score assessments and projects in the given subject area;

* Communicate with Advisory teachers and school counselors; report student issues and coordinate communication schedules;

* Conduct online tutorial and instructional sessions for students (utilizing online conferencing software);

* Develop a very detailed knowledge of the curriculum for which responsible (subject expert);

* Provide struggling students (and parents) with alternate strategies and additional assistance;

* Complete all required training sessions throughout the year;

* Other duties as assigned.

**Responsibilities**

* Highly qualified and certified to teach **Art in Michigan** (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)

* Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)

* 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

* Experience with online instruction is a plus

* Must own a computer with high speed Internet access that meets Connections Academys minimum

* Must maintain posted office hours for at least 3 hours per week on two separate weekdays between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm

* Complete required orientation and training programs

* May be required to attend training and/or meetings at the school office throughout the school year (frequency dependent on proximity to office)

* Comply with all provisions of the Connections Academy Work At-Home Policy

*Note: The anticipated starting salary for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $900 per year. Adjunct Teaching position will not be eligible for benefits.*

*Lighthouse 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.*

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