What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies?

Title: Japanese Adjunct Teacher
Institution: Connections Academy
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted 5/21/2013
Education: 4 Year Degree
Experience: At least 1 year
Employment Type: Part-Time

2013-2014 School Year

Company Summary:
Connections Education is a leading, fully-accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education solutions for students in grades K12. Since 2001, the company’s Connections Academy division has delivered individualized learning to students through virtual public schools and a private online academy. In the 2012-2013 school year, 24 Connections Academy virtual public schools will operate in 22 states and are expected to serve more than 40,000 students from across the U.S. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit http://www.ConnectionsEducation.com. Connections Education is part of the global learning company Pearson (NYSE:PSO).

The Connections Learning division meets the needs of schools, school districts, and other institutions looking to develop and enhance their online learning programs. Connections Learning delivers a full range of targeted digital learning solutions to the K-12 education community including online courses, a program for homebound students, a digital learning platform, and more. More than 300 schools, school districts, state departments of education and other educational institutions, serving tens of thousands of students throughout the U.S. and beyond, are already utilizing Connections Learning products and services. In the 2013-2014 school year, teachers will be assigned to a geographical region. Regions will allow for teachers to focus direct instruction to students in fewer states, utilize specific certifications, and most importantly, will provide extensive support and training to new teachers in our program.

Position Summary:
Working out of their home, the Adjunct Teacher will “virtually” manage subject-specific instructional programs. Compensation will be based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students. He/she 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 Teacher must be able to complete work related responsibilities through a combination of regular office hours during the school day in conjunctions with hours scheduled outside the normal school day. 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.

Responsibilities:
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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• • Highly qualified and certified to teach Japanese in MI, TX, TN, MO, PA, OK or MS (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
• • Certified in multiple states is a plus
• • Must be willing to attain multiple state certifications as requested by supervisor
• • Previous online teaching experience is a plus
• • Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
• • 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
• • Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• • Must own a computer with high speed Internet access that meets Connections Academy’s minimum technology specifications (http://www.connectionsacademy.com/technology/technology_requirements.asp).
• • 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 at the beginning of the school year.
• • Comply with all provisions of the Connections Learning Work At-Home Policy.

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