Connections Academy·Summerville, South Carolina
Manage instructional programs for secondary social studies students through asynchronous and synchronous virtual instruction. Coordinate with learning coaches and parents to develop Personal Learning Plans and monitor student progress.
South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy (SCBCA) is a tuition free, full-time alternative education campus serving students from 16-21 years old across the state of South Carolina in grades 9-12. SCBCA is authorized under state law by the Charter Institute of Erskine and operated by Low Country Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy LLC. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia.
Position Summary: and Responsibilities
Working full-time from home, certified teachers will manage instructional programs. Through various curriculum and communication tools, they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program.
The Secondary Social Studies Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible;
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
Keep student records and data up-to-date, including online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging of all student and parent contacts;
Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
Other duties as assigned.
Market context
Secondary Social Studies teachers in South Carolina are often sought for online and blended programs that need state-certified educators with strong digital classroom skills. This role is competitive because applicants must live in South Carolina, hold Secondary Social Studies certification, and be comfortable with MS Office and Google Suite; a Gifted and Talented Endorsement can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then tailor your resume to show certification, residency, and technology experience.