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National, Middle/High School Technology Teacher, SY 21/22 (K12 Private Academy)

Employer
K12 Inc.
Location
United States
Salary
Competitive
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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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, K12 Private Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of K12 Private 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 Technology Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers 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. They actively work closely with students and parents/Learning Coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Learns the entire K12 curriculum for assigned grade levels and is able to demonstrate knowledge of how state standards align with it;
  • Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support;
  • Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools;
  • Orients students to their course, communicates requirements, sets and enforces deadlines, maintains regular office hours and conducts instructional sessions;
  • Takes ownership for student’s academic progress and attendance, communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student’s achievement, establishes and maintains a positive rapport with families, conducts conferences with students and parents (or other responsible adults), provides individualized instruction to help each students achieve K12 curricular objectives;
  • Supports parents with student curricular and instructional issues, balances the flexibility of the K12 curriculum with Private Academy’s policies and procedures;
  • Supports summer programming;
  • Grades student work and maintains grade book, alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress, maintains regular contact with students and families via the Virtual Classroom Environment;
  • Is available to students and parents during traditional “school hours”, maintaining flexibility for needs of students in different time zones;

Other Duties and Responsibilities:The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned.
  • Collaborates with peers in order to provide a positive experience for students;
  • Builds community by contributing to school message boards, newsletters and events;
  • Participates in online meetings and trainings as scheduled;
  • Maintains records regarding students in accordance with school policy and state requirements; prepares reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed;

Competencies:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility:Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing
  • Integrity/Ethics:Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and
  • Teamwork:Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree AND
  • Three (3) years of experience teaching high school and/or middle school

Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate state certification and highly-qualified teacher status in area of instruction where applicable.

Endorsement: Middle/High School Technology

Other Required Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong interpersonal skills emphasizing tact, patience and courtesy; ability to establish a professional, effective rapport with students
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; Utilizes computer software associated with curriculum
  • Able to adapt learning plans to meet different needs and learning styles; create an instructional and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making
  • Great organizational and time management skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Understanding of applicable sections of the State Education Code and other pertinent regulations
  • Ability to pass required background check

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree or other advanced degrees/certifications
  • Experience in online school environment
  • Experience in private school environment
  • Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
  • Ability to learn new technologies and tools
  • Proficient in principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction for special needs students

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. This position is open to residents of, and may be performed remotely from Washington, D.C., and from any state except Colorado.

    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.

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