Career Ladder for Teachers

Connections Academy rewards high performing teachers by providing the opportunity for growth and advancement in a career ladder position. The purpose of the Connections Academy Career Ladder is to enhance educational opportunities and achievement for all students by providing teachers with an opportunity for professional growth and development. Additionally, the Career Ladder provides exceptional teachers a comprehensive management approach that includes a range of incentives and accountability mechanisms to reward successful completion of advancement plans.

Each career ladder position represents an increase in both responsibility and authority. The precise duties and areas of responsibility will depend on the individual’s unique strengths and skills as well as the school needs. This will be decided by the employee’s supervisor, usually a principal. As teachers grow in their skills, leadership ability and knowledge of the Connections Academy program and virtual education, the three levels of the Career Ladder provide an opportunity for professional advancement and a corresponding increase in compensation.

Each position on the career ladder includes increased responsibility and financial reward for those who are selected and who are successful.

Connections Academy is constantly growing, expanding, and evolving. As we continue to develop our schools, we look to our foundation of excellent teachers to take on leadership roles and help mold our future.

All Connections Academy teachers are required to be properly certified or licensed in the appropriate state, subject, and/or grade levels.