Adjunct American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher - Texas Connections Academy @ Houston (TCAH)

Company Summary

Texas Connections Academy @ Houston (TCAH) is a Texas Online School that offers 100% virtual instruction to public school students across Texas in grades 3-12 who are not physically present on campus during instruction. The TxVSN OLS program is authorized by Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 30A and administered through TEA. Connections Education, LLC is in partnership with Houston ISD to provide this high quality and rigorous virtual instruction through TCAH.

Texas Connections Academy @ Houston 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 out of their home in Texas, the Adjunct Teacher will direct instruction through managing online instructional programs. Through the use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools in the electronic course, there will be extensive communication between the student and the teacher. The teacher will ensure that each student successfully completes state standards for promotion to the next grade level or to meet graduation requirements within four years of entering 9th grade.

Compensation will be based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students. They 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 middle/high school students. 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 in the electronic course, the adjunct teacher will ensure that each student successfully completes the Texas Essential Knowledge and skills for the course. The adjunct will report to a member of the school’s 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; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Highly qualified and certified to teach American Sign Language (ASL) in Texas (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities); ACP candidates are not eligible
• Must hold a current (within the last 3 years) TxVSN approved Online Instructor’s Training certificate or be prepared to obtain one immediately upon hire
• 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 Academy’s minimum technology specifications
• 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
• 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