Secondary Algebra 2 Teacher - Tennessee Connections Academy

May 26, 2026

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Company Summary Tennessee Connections Academy is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school that students attend from home. Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia. Position Summary and Responsibilities Working from your home office within Tennessee, certified Teachers will virtually manage instructional programs. 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 their instructional program. The Secondary Algebra 2 Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: <ul> <li>Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;</li> <li>Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;</li> <li>Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;</li> <li>Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;</li> <li>Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);</li> <li>Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;</li> <li>Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;</li> <li>Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;</li> <li>Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;</li> <li>Consult with other teachers, team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;</li> <li>Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselor(s) to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;</li> <li>Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;</li> <li>Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;</li> <li>Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest social activities and relevant field trips for students;</li> <li>Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;</li> <li>Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;</li> <li>Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;</li> <li>Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li>Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary Algebra 2 in Tennessee</li> <li>Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written</li> <li>Highly organized and punctual</li> <li>Customer focused approach</li> <li>High degree of flexibility</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment</li> <li>Team player track record</li> <li>Willingness to travel for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)</li> <li>Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families</li> <li>Ability to work remotely</li> <li>Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.</li> </ul>

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