High School English Teacher

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses

• Appropriate state Department of Education High School (9-12) EnglishTeaching CertificationRequired

Residency Requirements

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with 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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 school, The Keystone School. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The Keystone Live Instruction Teacher is state certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line environment. The teacher must provide live instruction, support and guidance; be able to manage the learning process and focus on students' individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride's learning management system, and work actively with students, parents, and associated school to support each student's educational experience.

The English Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. English Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. English Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12's learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student's learning toward established goals. English Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school.

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION THAT WILL LIKELY PAY $17-$20/HOUR

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations 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;
• Provides rich and engaging synchronous learning experiences for students
• Demonstrates a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations
• Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate tools
• Maintain and effectively apply knowledge of the State and Industry Specific learning standards;
• Develop effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum.
• Develop instructional lessons in alignments with schools pacing schedule.

Communication

• Contact the students regularly via e-mail or phone;
• Respond within appropriate time frame (usually one business day) to student/associated school inquiries;
• Participate in a academic focused meetings with associated school administrators
• Attend regularly scheduled virtual staff meetings.
• Understands that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with students

Records Management

• Monitor and report on student academic and pacing progress;
• Generate formal reports;
• Alert school administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendance.

Community

• Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families;
• Create a monthly newsletter or updated Web site as needed;
• Lead student/parent orientations, as needed.

Assessment/Evaluation

• Assess students per policy.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree AND
• One (1) year industry experience leading to certification OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate subject teaching certification.

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
• Excellent knowledge of motivational techniques
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills;
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensing as required
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Skills

Calendar Management, Coaching, Content Delivery/Distribution, Educational Administration, English Language, Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Language Teaching, Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), Licensing, Newsletter, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Records Management, Reporting Skills, School Attendance, Secondary School, Set Goals, Training Tools, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Website Management, Work From Home

About the Company:

Stride, Inc.