Middle School Computer Science Teacher
Employee
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4/2/2024
Middle School Computer Science Teacher
US – AL – Remote
Full time
job requisition id
JR101501
Job Description
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.
This positions offers a base salary of $42,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus.
Start Date: July 22, 2024
Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Alabama Virtual Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of Alabama Virtual Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
The CRE Teacher is state certified teacher and/or alternatively certified CTE Teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line environment. The CRE Teacher must also be a provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through K12’s learning management system, and work actively with students and parents to advance each students learning and to develop and monitor a plan for post-secondary success via online tools like Career Builder, Career Cruising, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reason accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Instructional/Curricular
Effectively apply working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to grade and subject level assignment.
Maintain and effectively apply knowledge of the State, Common Core and Industry Specific learning standards.
Support students/parents with placement, online school set up, curriculum and instructional issues.
Develop effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum.
Communication
Contact the student regularly via e-mail or phone.
Respond within appropriate time frame (usually one business day) to student/parent inquiries.
Participate in a weekly teacher conference call with the Academic Administrator
Attending regularly scheduled face-to-face and virtual staff meetings.
Records Management
Develop and maintain student academic progress.
Generate formal reports.
Alert administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendance
Process student change in placement, as appropriate
Complete semester and end of year progress reports
Community
Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families.
Create a monthly newsletter or updated Website.
Travel to assigned geographic areas to support students; participate in school activities such as open houses, expos, information session and orientations.
Lead student/parent orientations
Assessment/Evaluation
Work with the administration to prepare students for state assessments
Serve as proctors for site-based proctored exams
Administer state assessments
Assess students per policy
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree AND
Three (3) years of successful teacher experience within the virtual setting OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to clear required background check(s)
Certificates and Licenses: Alabama Business or Computer Science Certificate
Residency Requirement:Alabama or surrounding state.
Other Required Qualifications:
Shared view of the virtual academy’s mission
Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
An ability to support and guide adults as well as students
Knowledgeable in the application of data bases utilized by K12
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organization and time-management skills
Microsoft Office 365; Web proficiency.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as an online learner
Experience with project based learning
Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
An ability to support adults with basic computer set-up and navigation
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is a home-based position
Job Type
Regular
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Computer & IT, Education & Training, K-12, Online Teaching, Teaching