Job Description
School Summary Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades K-12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options.
The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Georgia 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.
Working from the Duluth, Georgia office and from your home office within Georgia, certified teachers at Georgia Connections Academy support and motivate students through high-quality virtual instruction using the Pearson Online Classroom. Teachers deliver synchronous and asynchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, engage families, and use data to drive student learning and growth.
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
- 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.
Instruction & Academic Support
- Deliver high-quality synchronous instruction and create asynchronous resources aligned to GACA curriculum and state standards.
- 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.
- Build strong, positive relationships with students and families to support academic success and engagement.
- 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.
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 assessment sessions, both in-person and virtual, including Georgia Milestones, ACCESS, Georgia Alternative Assessment, End-of-Pathway assessments, benchmarks, CFAs, and diagnostic assessments.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, communication logs, academic progress, and intervention documentation.
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, including graduation, field trips, and engagement activities.
- Participate in student recruitment efforts, marketing events, and family orientations as needed.
- 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.
Strong commitment to equitable practice, high expectations, and individualized student support.
- Ability to use data to inform instruction and intervention.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Effective collaboration within virtual and in-person teams.
- Comfort with technology-based instruction and virtual learning tools.
- Bachelor's degree in the content area or related field.
Georgia Clearance Certificate in Marketing Education (Grades 6-12).
Priority will be given to candidates certified in multiple Career Technical Education fields.
Possess a Georgia teaching certification in the subject area of instruction.
- Must have a Clearance Certificate through the Georgia Department of Education or be able to obtain one within the first 30 days of employment.
- Strong technology skills, particularly Microsoft Office products and Google Workspace.
- Experience teaching or supporting Title I schools.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness to travel for marketing and state testing events, including occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families.
- Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.
- Serve as an advisor for DECA.
- Assist students in preparing for DECA competitions at the local, state, and national levels.
- Organize fundraising events, school-based enterprises, and community service projects.
- Coordinate marketing-related projects with community partners, including event promotions and social media campaigns.
- Build relationships with local businesses and industry professionals for guest speaker opportunities and career connections.
- Advocate for program growth and student career opportunities through outreach and networking.
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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Home office, Night shift, Afternoon shift