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Certified Middle School Language Arts Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

Connections Academy · Duluth, GA · 6 mo ago
EducationFull-time

Position Summary

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

  • Deliver high-quality synchronous instruction and create asynchronous resources aligned to GACA curriculum and state standards.

  • Provide differentiated Tier 1 instruction and collaborate within the MTSS/RTI model to plan and deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.

  • Collaborate effectively with teachers and support staff to ensure all student accommodations are implemented with fidelity and aligned to individualized learning needs.

  • Use assessment data to diagnose student learning needs, plan instruction, monitor progress, and adjust strategies to ensure growth.

  • Maintain deep knowledge of assigned courses and general awareness of K–12 curriculum pathways.

Student & Family Engagement

  • Build strong, positive relationships with students and families to support academic success and engagement.

  • Provide clear, consistent, and timely feedback on all student work and assessments.

  • Conduct parent conferences, create and update Personal Learning Plans, and communicate regularly regarding progress, attendance, and needs.

  • Support students with alternate lessons, assessments, and targeted instructional strategies to meet individualized learning goals.

Assessment & Accountability

  • Administer, score, and provide feedback on formative and summative assessments, including monthly progress monitoring, CFAs, and EOCs where applicable.

  • Participate in all required Georgia state standardized assessments in-person and virtual sessions, including Georgia Milestones, ACCESS, Georgia Alternative Assessment, etc., in addition to End-of-Pathway, benchmarks, CFAs, and diagnostic assessments.

  • Maintain accurate records of attendance, communication logs, academic progress, and intervention documentation.

Collaboration & Professional Practice

  • Work collaboratively within the Professional Learning Community to monitor data, plan instruction, and ensure student success.

  • Partner with Advisory Teachers, School Counselors, Special Education staff, and team members to meet student needs and ensure strong communication loops.

  • Support social, engagement, and community-building activities—both virtual and in-person—to cultivate belonging for students and families.

  • Attend required school and district professional development and pursue ongoing growth in instructional practice.

Community Engagement & School Support

  • Assist in the organization and facilitation of school-wide events (graduation, field trips, engagement activities).

  • Support the creation of a positive, inclusive virtual school culture through consistent communication, engagement, and community-building practices.

  • Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations, strategic initiatives, and student success.

Essential Skills & Competencies

  • Strong commitment to equitable practice, high expectations, and individualized student support.

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in the content area or related field.

  • Georgia Clearance Certificate Middle Grades Language Arts Grades 4-8 Or English 6-12.

  • Possess a Georgia teaching certification in the subject area of instruction.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

  • The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach.

  • 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.

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