Description
School Summary
Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades K-12 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 the Duluth, Georgia, office and from your home office within Georgia, members of the student accountability team at Georgia Connections Academy will assist "at risk" students and parents/learning coaches with remaining compliant with their Student Academic Accountability Plans including adherence to assigned interventions, lesson completion, academic integrity, and live lesson attendance. The advisory teacher will be the point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues affecting the student's success at GACA. The advisory teacher will become an expert on school regulations and policies pertaining to attendance and participation for students.
All GACA teachers and staff must be able to regularly participate in required in-person activities that may require overnight travel throughout the state of Georgia, including but not limited to:
School and department meetings
Student engagement events
Professional development and required training
State testing, End-of-Pathway testing, and all in-person summative and formative assessments
Graduation and other school-level events
Teachers may also be required to support virtual administration of assessments, as scheduled by the school.
Essential Responsibilities
Advise students and families regarding academic success, onboarding, and academic interventions.
Advise students and families regarding issues pertaining to participation, lesson completion, attendance, academic interventions, and Student academic accountability plans.
Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources.
Identify students who are "at risk" or "in crisis" and act as a point of contact for these families communicating regularly.
Oversee and maintain the Student Academic Accountability Plan (SAAP).
Support families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal.
Report and refer to critical incidences that jeopardize student well being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards. Stay abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation.
Assist teachers with mid-semester enrollment ensuring integration into courses is seamless.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills & Competencies
Strong commitment to equitable practice, high expectations, and individualized student support
Ability to use data to inform instruction and intervention
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Effective collaboration within virtual and in-person teams
Strong organizational skills and timely completion of all required documentation
Comfort with technology-based instruction and virtual learning tools
Flexibility, problem-solving ability, and a student-centered mindset
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Customer-focused approach
Bi-lingual preferred
Special education experience preferred
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in education or higher degree
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE
Georgia Clearance Certificate
Valid Georgia teaching certification
REQUIREMENTS
Possess a Georgia teaching certification
Must have a Clearance Certificate through the Department of Education or be able to obtain one within the first 30 days of the first day of 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
Experience in teaching or supporting Title I schools
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
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent travel throughout the state of Georgia to conduct official school business. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, maintain a clean driving record, and be comfortable with regular day trips and occasional overnight travel as needed. A reliable personal vehicle is required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
