Alternative Education Teacher/ Online Learning Teacher

Coos Bay SD 9•Coos Bay, OR

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, on-site, licensed teaching position at Milner Crest Education Center. The Alternative Education Teacher is responsible for supporting students enrolled in one of our Alternative Education programs or attending school online, or in a hybrid learning environment while also being enrolled in either Destinations Academy or Marshfield High School in grades 9-12. This position serves as a teacher, academic advisor, and case manager, working directly with students and families to monitor progress, improve engagement, and implement student-specific success plans. The Alternative Education Teacher ensures students have access to the necessary support to meet graduation requirements through regular communication, timely interventions, and personalized outreach.

Requirements

Properly endorsed Oregon Teaching License with endorsements appropriate for grades 9-12.
Proficient in educational technology, including online platforms, Google Suite, and student information systems (Synergy preferred).
Knowledge of credit recovery, graduation requirements, and secondary-level instruction.
Ability to build rapport and maintain engagement with students and families.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency implementing and adapting educational interventions.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an online, alternative, or non-traditional educational settings.
Familiarity with Edgenuity or similar online learning platforms.

Responsibilities

Creates an environment of safety, respect, and rapport.
Establishes a culture for learning.
Manages and maintains classroom procedures.
Manages and maintains student behavior.
Manages and maintains the classroom’s physical space.
May be required to actively monitor or proctor online instruction.
Writes and utilizes short-term and long-term plans for instruction.
Plans individually selected and personalized activities of high quality in keeping with district-adopted goals, standards, and curriculum.
Plans and develops goals and objectives to meet identified student outcomes.
Monitors student understanding and adjusts plans based on student learning needs and styles.
Demonstrates skill in the selection of various teaching techniques and instructional materials conducive to student learning.
Differentiates instruction to accommodate diverse student abilities, learning profiles, and interests, ensuring all students access grade-level content.
Implements evidence-based instructional strategies within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to proactively address academic and behavioral needs.
Integrates literacy-based instruction across content areas to support reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills development for all students.
Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and materials necessary to the lesson and/or activity, including district and state adopted curriculum.
Uses student performance data to guide instructional decisions, monitor progress, and inform interventions that support individual and group learning needs.
Promotes an inclusive learning environment by ensuring equitable access, removing barriers, and celebrating the diversity of all learners, including students with disabilities, English language learners, and those from historically underserved groups.
Establishes classroom procedures that promote student learning and self-discipline and adds to the realization of the student’s personal potential as a worthy citizen.
Holds high expectations of student learning and aligns curriculum to state standards.
Promotes respect and empathy among students of different socioeconomic, cognitive, and cultural backgrounds.
Establishes student objectives that promote student growth.
Makes use of alternative assessments (when appropriate) as well as traditional assessments.
Uses a grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable.
Assesses, records, and provides feedback to students on their progress and assignments in a timely manner.
Continues professional growth through the upgrading of skills and knowledge.
Communicates effectively, positively, and in a timely manner with school personnel, the public, and parents.
Collaborates effectively with students, parents, the public, teachers, administration, and other staff.
Contributes to and maintains a culture of collaboration that embraces continuous learning, takes ownership of student results, and celebrates individual and collective successes.
Acts in a discreet and professional manner when discussing students and/or school problems.
Writes and follows personal performance goals in accordance with Teacher Standards and Practices Commission’s Professional Development Plan (TSPC Division 90).
Maintains appropriate teacher-student relationships as outlined in the “Ethical Educator” (TSPC Division 20).
Follows their duties and responsibilities as set forth by the district’s Job Description.
Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve continuity.
Performs other duties as assigned by Principal and/or Supervisor.
Will work with the Resource Link Charter School Board of Directors and Alternative Education Administrator to support the district and the public charter agreement.