IQLA- Middle School Curriculum Specialist

CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES•Simi Valley, CA

7d•$68,936 - $112,625•Remote

About The Position

Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our teachers, therefore, need to share the School’s pioneering mission and approach.

Requirements

Superior organizational skills/detail oriented.
Able to balance and complete multiple projects within given deadlines.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel), Word, TVS/OLMS, School Pathways
Self-directed but comfortable working as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must hold a valid Clear California Teaching Credential
California English Learner Authorization
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software.
Experience moderating web meetings (Newrow, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

Nice To Haves

Desired expertise in the Stride K12 curriculum or ability to learn.
Desired expertise in Stride K12 platform or ability to learn.
Desired experience in CTE or ability to learn.

Responsibilities

Desired expertise in the Stride K12 curriculum or ability to learn.
Desired expertise in Stride K12 platform or ability to learn.
Desired experience in CTE or ability to learn.
Be able to articulate the K12 curriculum to the iQ Academy staff and parents.
Work to organize and manage courses and class connect sessions.
Work closely with administrative team to plan, execute and support teachers towards school wide goals and student achievement.
Work with the administration to plan continuous teacher training and professional development in the curriculum and philosophies of our school.
Work with administration on instructional strategies and practices– using student achievement data, ILPs, interventions, notes on student/parent meetings, student pass rates, etc.
Assist administration with data interpretation and development of instructional strategies for various iQ Academy instructional programs.
Organize and assist with developing resources for teachers, parents and students.
Conduct growth and proficiency conferences with teachers using school reports and teacher observations.
Utilize data reports to update administration and teachers weekly on student growth, engagement, and compliance.
Monitor and review progress/report card process through to completion.
Work with teaching teams to organize, run and monitor professional learning communities.
Work with administration to create standards alignments of the curriculum.
Review online school course set up.
Update school documents in SharePoint, Google Drive, etc.
Send requested letters to families and schedule conferences on behalf of administration.
Monitor intervention programs.
Review promotion and retention processes and requests.
Review course placement processes and requests.
Review world language processes and requests.
Monitor state assessment plans and processes.
Review work record process and submissions.
Work collaboratively across departments (K5, High School, Special Education, ELD, and Title I) to ensure student needs are met.
Respond as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours to teacher and admin inquiries via phone and/or email during regular work week.
Oversee and collaborate with other departments on various curriculum events both in person and virtual (i.e.: Spelling Bee, History Bee, Science Fair, etc.).
Work with the administration to prepare students for state testing.
Support administrators in facilitating testing across the region.
Attend regularly scheduled conference calls and in person meetings
Other duties as required by Academic Administrator.