Requisition Number 19-3145
Title (ISWA) High School Visual Arts Teacher 19/20
City Tacoma State WA

Description

The High School Teacher is a highly qualified, State certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line 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, and they work actively with students and parents to advance each child's learning. 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 Academy policies and procedures, organizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of at least one (1) virtual club; • 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; • Creates and manages a home office; supports students with the set-up and maintenance of their learning environment; supports students through basic computer troubleshooting; • Facilitates weekly contact and monthly progress conferences with assigned advisory students; • Works with advisory students to onboard them to the school and ensure academic growth during the school year. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below State ments 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; • Travels to and participates in staff meetings and professional development sessions; • Maintains records regarding students in accordance with school policy and State requirements; prepares reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed; • Helps staff Help Line, provides direct instruction and participates in committees as required.
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 needs. • 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 bad. • 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.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree AND
• Three (3) years of experience teaching high school
• Meets State 's No Child Left Behind's (NCLB) Highly Qualified Teacher requirements

Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate State certification for grades 9-12 and highly qualified teacher status in area of instruction.

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
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensing as required
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within and between assigned geographic areas to support students; attend regularly scheduled meetings and participate in State testing, school activities, open houses and orientations
• Ability to pass required background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with charter 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
• Experience teaching in both online and in a brick-and-mortar environments

K12 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, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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