Homeroom Teacher - Missouri Connections Academy

Position Summary and Responsibilities:
This position is with Missouri Connections Academy. From your home office in Missouri, certified Homeroom Teachers will serve as the primary point of contact for high school students and families. This position falls under the Counseling Department, with the sole purpose of helping students find success through strong connections and consistent communication.

Homeroom Teachers support students in navigating virtual learning, building habits for success, and understanding Missouri high school graduation requirements. They are responsible for onboarding late-enrolled students, maintaining regular contact, and ensuring each student knows how to access the people and resources they need. Homeroom Teachers may also teach a success course, which could include grading. Due to the nature of the position, additional student contact requirements apply.

The Homeroom Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Build and maintain consistent contact with assigned homeroom students and families;
• Onboard late-enrolled students, ensuring they transition smoothly into classes and school routines;
• Support students in understanding Missouri high school transcripts and graduation requirements;
• Help students connect with their content teachers and advocate for support as needed;
• Collaborate with counseling staff and other school teams to identify and assist students who are “at risk”;
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student;
• Support families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection as needed;
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards;
• Teach and grade a success course, as assigned;
• Collaborate with staff to share strategies that promote student success; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Missouri teacher certification in a secondary content area or grade level
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer-focused approach
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• High degree of flexibility
• Team player with demonstrated collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel on occasion for back to school meetings and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support families
• Ability to work remotely
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication

Note: Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at Career Benefits - Connections Academy

Missouri 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.

Missouri Connections Academy is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.