Sign Language Teacher - Minnesota Connections Academy

School Summary

Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Minnesota. MNCA is a member of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS), a K-12 academic community. MNCA is a state-approved online program operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Minnesota, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services. MNCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Working from your home or from our office in St. Paul, Minnesota, certified Teachers will manage instructional programs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.

The Sign Language 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.

Requirements

• MN Licensure preferred
• Highly qualified and certified to teach Sign Language in grades 6-12 or K-12 in Minnesota (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office)
• 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
• Complete required orientation and training programs at the beginning of the school year.
• 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.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication

Note: The anticipated starting salary for Minnesota-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $42,000-$57,000 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits.

Minnesota 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.