2021-2022 Fall Semester, Adjunct Educator (Gifted Education, Grades 1-8), Launch

Reports to: Principal, Virtual Education

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Exempt

Tenure Track: Yes

Social Security Contribution: Ineligible

Salary: $2,610 per section

LIVE INSTRUCTION AND AVAILABILITY DURING THE SCHOOL DAY HOURS OF 8AM AND 3PM ARE REQUIRED.

PSRS requires new retirees to have a 30 day break in service prior to submitting an application for employment with our District.

Purpose Statement

The Launch Gifted Educator - Adjunct will deliver and provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics and/or skills; supervising students in a part time online setting; collaborating with teachers, professional staff and administrators to deliver pre-designed curriculum and course work; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. Launch teachers are expected to be positive promoters of online learning opportunities to internal and external stakeholders.

2020 Traditional Virtual, Credit Aquisition Launch Teacher Expectations

Essential Functions

• Provides both synchronous and asynchronous instruction to students who participate in gifted education programs. Instruction will occur during the traditional school day.
  
• Administers subject specific assignments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels.

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations and Students' achievements and developing methods for improvement.

• Analyzes performance data for the purpose of enhancing student acheivement.

• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing regular, high-quality feedback to students, parents and administration.

• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and

• Collaborates with Launch Online Staff, curriculum facilitators, other school personnel, and parents for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established

• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective education that addresses individual student learning

• Facilitates student learning (e.g. creating a learning environment, integrating technology, encouraging learning environment, facilitates collaboration) in pre-designed course for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through pre-determined

• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential files and records (e.g. grades, test scores, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans, ) for the purposes of providing up-to-date information, historical reference and documenting student progress in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.

• Monitors students and manages student behavior in an online environment for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning

• Participates in a variety of trainings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform

• Reports health and safety issues to administrative personnel and/or appropriate agencies for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in job-related area, required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Missouri Gifted Education Teaching Certification, required.
• Ability to gain and maintain "Highly Qualified" status as defined by Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; teaching strategies; working with families; and stages of child development.
• Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; overseeing program financial activities; developing effective working relationships; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies and procedures; and coordinating with other agencies.
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, analyze and/or classify data; to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Department and programs.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Ability to analyze issues, data, create action plans and ensure that success of Department and District strategic objectives.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback to continuously improve.
• Ability to work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 5% walking, and 75% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
• Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
• The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
• Must possess the physical ability to work primarily with fingers, perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, grasping, hearing, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, visual acuity and walking.