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K12 International Academy - Full Time - English/Language Arts Teacher - Virtual

Employer
K12 Inc.
Location
Herndon, VA, United States
Salary
Competitive
Requisition Number 19-3774
Title K12 International Academy - Full Time - English/Language Arts Teacher - Virtual
City Herndon State VA

Description
English/ Language Arts Teacher INSPIRE THE FUTURE
K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of integrity. We have the same high expectations for our employees as we do for the students who are in our programs. These are just a few of the values that make K12 a great place to work.

Passionate English/ Language Arts Teacher are needed at the K12 partner school, K12 International Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

K12 International Academy is a rapidly-growing organization that offers our teachers and staff members the excitement of exploring an emerging concept in education. Daily, our talented teachers and staff experience the impact they make on the lives of children. Join us, and be inspired by the potential of our students.

K12 International Academy Teachers are responsible for ensuring that students achieve mastery of learning objectives. Teachers provide guidance, instruction, and support, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through K12's interactive lessons and daily assessments, and they work actively with students and parents to advance each child's learning. As part of their regular teaching responsibilities, teachers are expected to fulfill duties in the following areas:
AS An English/ Language Arts Teacher, YOU WILL..
  • Learn the curriculum in its entirety for assigned grade levels.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the State standards and how both align with the K12 curriculum.
  • Understand overall diversity of assigned families and individual characteristics of students/parents Instruction and Student Achievement
  • Support parents with student curricular and instructional issues.
  • Responsible for student academic progress and attendance.
  • Conduct conferences with parents/responsible adults and students.
  • Individualize instruction to help each student achieve K12 curricular objectives.
  • Collect and review work samples. Grade work, as appropriate.
  • Alert administrators to any concerns about student performance and progress.
  • Maintains regular contact with students and families Virtual Classroom Environment
  • Create and manage home office.
  • Implement school policies and procedures.
  • Organize social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of one virtual club.
  • Establish and maintain a positive rapport with assigned families.
  • Support parents with school set-up and logistics questions.
  • Support parents with set-up and maintenance of their teaching environment.
  • Support parents and students through basic computer troubleshooting.
  • Collaboration with peers.
  • Build community by contributing to school message boards, newsletter and events.
  • Support the school administration with student recruitment activities
  • Support the national network of teachers in K12.
  • Interact regularly with students via phone and email communication.
  • Provide subject-specific support to parents and students including study halls, ClassConnect and Office Hours. Initiate and coordinate student clubs or teams
Get to know K12 International Academy!

  • K12 International 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
  • 3+ years teaching experience
  • Bachelor's degree and/or professional experience
  • Appropriate State certification
  • Meets State 's NCLB's Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Experience in a customer service environment
  • Experience using search engines (Internet)
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills
  • Very self-motivated
  • Flexible schedule
  • Experience coordinating academically-oriented clubs and extracurricular activities
  • Ability to travel several times per year to attend designated meetings, and training
  • Experience working with the proposed age groups
  • An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)
  • An ability to support and guide adults as well as students
WHO ARE WE?

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

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, age, disability or genetics.
  • Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .

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