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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.

Position Summary

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
• 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 and Staff may also be required to support virtual administration of assessments, as scheduled by the school.

The High School Graduation Coach will be responsible for the successful completion of the following:

• Analyze and monitor student data, including academic achievement, attendance, behavior, credit accrual, graduation progress, and postsecondary plans, to identify at-risk students, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and support improved graduation outcomes for all student groups.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized graduation and achievement plans in collaboration with students, families, counselors, teachers, and school leaders to ensure students remain on track for graduation and successful postsecondary transitions.
• Coordinate and provide targeted academic interventions and support services, including tutoring, credit recovery, Accelerated Career, Dual Achievement, summer school, standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, AP), career exploration, and postsecondary planning using tools such as Pathful Explore.
• Design and facilitate individual, small-group, and schoolwide prevention and intervention programs that improve student engagement, persistence, attendance, behavior, academic success, and successful transitions into and through high school.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and families through ongoing communication, outreach, conferences, workshops, and engagement opportunities, while connecting students and families with appropriate educational, community, and social service resources.
• Collaborate with middle and high school staff to develop and implement transition programs for rising 9th-grade students and provide training and support to educators and families on effective strategies for serving students at risk of not graduating.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation, prepare required district and state reports, present student progress and program outcomes to school and district stakeholders, and participate in IEP, SST, 504, attendance, alternative placement, and other student support meetings.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with business, community, and postsecondary organizations to expand opportunities that support student achievement, graduation, career readiness, and successful postsecondary outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

Instruction & Academic Support

• 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).
• 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.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• 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
• 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

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE
Georgia Clearance Certificate
Georgia High School Teaching Certificate or Counselor Certificate

Requirements

• 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
• Student and family-focused approach
• 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
• 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. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.