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(TNVA) Special Education Teacher- Grades K-6- 2018/19

Employer
K12 Inc.
Location
Knoxville, TN, United States
Salary
Competitive
Requisition Number 18-2823
Title (TNVA) Special Education Teacher- Grades K-6- 2018/19
City Knoxville State TN

Description

Elementary School Special Education Teachers (Grades K-6)
INSPIRE THE FUTURE!

Passionate Elementary School Special Education Educators are needed at the K12 partner school, Tennessee Virtual Academy (TNVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of TNVA 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!

AS A VIRTUAL TEACHER, YOU WILL ENJOY...
  • Leading students through successful course completion
  • Building a virtual environment conducive to learning
  • Prioritizing student needs so that each child may reach their fullest potential
  • Partnering with parents and colleagues to manage course goals, curriculum, and materials that best benefit the individual needs of each student.
  • Creating strategies to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships
  • Promoting creativity and excitement in the virtual learning environment


Get to know TNVA!


  • Tennessee Virtual Academy
  • Behind the Scenes
  • A Day in the Life


Are you driven by excellence to deliver instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs? If selected, you will participate in a comprehensive new teacher training program for three weeks before the start of school. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. During this training you will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning. Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum six (6) months teaching experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • MUST be level 3 or above
  • Appropriate State certification
  • Meets State 's NCLB's Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills
  • Ability to travel at least once per month within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities, open houses and orientations.
  • Experience working with the proposed age group
  • An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working in a virtual environment.
  • Experience working with the proposed age group.
  • Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
  • Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
  • Familiar with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms


WHO ARE WE?


  • About Us
  • K12 Produces Results
  • Kudos and Honors
  • thinkTANK12


K12 is a Federal Contractor seeking priority Veteran referrals, is 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, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .

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