Online Teacher

Online Teacher REMOTE - CA Apply Overview Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Shift Day Category Certificated Apply Description MISSION ACADEMY Full-Time, Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position also serves as an Academic Advisor within the Online High School program, mentoring and supporting students as they work toward graduation. In addition, this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with in-person responsibilities determined according to program and school needs. COMPENSATION: Clear Credential: $79,500/year - $100,700/year Preliminary Credential: $68,900/year Intern Credential: $66,144/year What We Do Providing a safe, flexible and supportive educational experience for students is what we do best. Founded and led by educators, Elev8 Online Schools fosters student success in fully virtual, tuition-free public schools across California. Serving students in grades 6-12, our schools are accredited, NCAA eligible and offer a high-quality online education and valid California high school diplomas. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn. Learn more about us at https://elev8schools.org/ How You Will Make an Impact Teaching in an online personalized instructional environment, working with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate student academic plan. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Responsible to meet California Teaching Standards/HQT/NCLB Compliance Adherence to attendance policies Accurate record keeping as defined by the California Department of Education and independent auditors Assign an individualized course of study to student Monitor and document students global notes in Report Writer Monitor students credit completion Provide communication to students and parents on a weekly basis via phone and message Grade student work within 24-48 hours of being submitted Evaluate student work by providing written comments on all submitted assignments Post blogs in each course that motivates the students to participate in the daily lesson and build community Manage the discussion board in each class to encourage participation in and learning in the online classroom Meet weekly expectations as outlined in teacher training Be available to student and/or parent during the students appointment Assist the student in finding additional resources when necessary Administer Lets Go Learn Assessment to all newly enrolled students in Language, Mathematics and Reading within first month of enrollment Monitor and administer Lets Go Learn Assessment to all students upon completion of English and Mathematics courses. Also, update testing every six months Refer students to Read 180 lab, tutoring, student study team and counseling when appropriate Schedule and meet with students monthly Accept, carefully review and evaluate homework Administer, proctor, grade tests and give test scores Keep all student work neat and organized Close out student folders at the end of the Learning Period and when a student withdraws or graduates Claim daily attendance and report Refer student to a core teacher when necessary Teach scheduled labs with approved curriculum Participate in and/or lead extracurricular student activities such as clubs, sports, etc Complete yearly academic plans that correspond to upcoming CST Complete a report card after each semester and when a student withdraws or graduates Attendance at graduation ceremonies Participate, as assigned by the academic leader, in all state and school mandated testing Take part in developing new and creative curriculum that will serve the educational needs of the student and the school as assigned by the academic leader Attend all staff meetings Attend assigned professional development activities Interact with all school personnel in a respectful and courteous manner Work in a relationship to the student like that of a customer or client. Always address the students and parents in a professional manner Availability during school operating hours Minimum 30 hours per week/12 months per year Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time Qualifications SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC : Ability to learn Student Information and Learning Management Systems, and all other technology systems being used by the instruction department Ability to establish work priorities and work independently without supervision Ability to handle and resolve problems Strong communication skills Time management and organizational skills Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the general public Ability to maintain professional confidentiality Strong attention to detail Able to handle multiple tasks Ability to motivate students and parents toward achieving good academic standing Analytical, reasoning, and problem solving skills Ability to keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records Ability to understand and follow directions Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment Ability to work under pressure; pay attention to detail; meet deadlines; deal with difficult in MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Valid California Teaching Credential; English Learner Authorization required Minimum of 2 years of verified full-time experience as a high school instructor Experience teaching in an online learning environment Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook Knowledge in a variety of educational programs and in the use of standard office computer programs PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination. Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together. Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery. Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs). Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.