High School STEAM Social Studies Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy
New Yesterday
Position Summary
and Responsibilities Working from our office in Duluth, Georgia, or from your home in Georgia, certified teachers will utilize the Pearson Online Classroom to support and motivate students in working through their curriculum, deliver synchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, and use data to diagnose student learning needs. All GACA staff must be able to participate in monthly in-person activities, including but not limited to:
School and department meetings,
Student engagement opportunities,
Required training/development,
School-level events, such as state testing and
This is a 10-month, full-time position.
The High School STEAM Social Studies Teacher will be responsible for:
Managing the instructional program for students. Implementing researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance
Cultivating the students’ interest in education and development
Developing curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
Grading assignments in a timely manner and measuring progress of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis, providing progress reports as required
Evaluating students’ progress and evaluating data to develop appropriate instructional strategies
Creating positive relationships with students through frequent contacts via phone calls, webmail, and LiveLesson
Creating positive relationships with caretakers and families through phone calls and webmail
Working collaboratively with learning team and department
Communicating effectively with all members of the school district and
Attending all in-person events and meetings, as required
Attending all state testing, as required
Preferred Qualifications
Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary Social Studies in Georgia
Gifted Endorsement or willingness to receive Gifted Endorsement
Experience teaching in a virtual classroom
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
Exceptional customer service skills with a student and family focused approach
Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse
Highly organized and punctual
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Candidate must be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational processes. The ideal candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate outstanding presentation and interpersonal abilities, react to change productively and be able to handle tasks as assigned
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication
- Location:
- Duluth
- Job Type:
- FullTime