High School English Teacher

Stride, Inc.•Reston, TX

1d•$17 - $20•Remote

About The Position

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 school, The Keystone School. We want you to be a part of our talented team! The Keystone Live Instruction Teacher is state certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line environment. The teacher must provide live instruction, support and guidance; be able to manage the learning process and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride’s learning management system, and work actively with students, parents, and associated school to support each student’s educational experience. The English Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. English Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. English Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. English Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree AND One (1) year industry experience leading to certification OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
Appropriate state Department of Education High School (9-12) English Teaching Certification
Appropriate subject teaching certification
Shared view of the virtual academy’s mission
Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
An ability to support and guide adults as well as students
Excellent knowledge of motivational techniques
Excellent organizational, problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensing as required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Office
Web proficiency
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Ability to pass required background check
Internet service with modem/router is a requirement
High-speed internet connection. At the minimum 25Mbps download speed and 5Mbps upload speed, if not competing with other household users
Satellite, DSL, data plans, wireless or dial-up services are not compatible

Nice To Haves

Experience as an online learner
Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
Experience teaching in a virtual setting

Responsibilities

Effectively apply working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to grade and subject level assignment
Provides rich and engaging synchronous learning experiences for students
Demonstrates a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations
Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate tools
Maintain and effectively apply knowledge of the State and Industry Specific learning standards
Develop effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum
Develop instructional lessons in alignments with schools pacing schedule
Contact the students regularly via e-mail or phone
Respond within appropriate time frame (usually one business day) to student/associated school inquiries
Participate in a academic focused meetings with associated school administrators
Attend regularly scheduled virtual staff meetings
Understands that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with students
Monitor and report on student academic and pacing progress
Generate formal reports
Alert school administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendance
Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families
Create a monthly newsletter or updated Web site as needed
Lead student/parent orientations, as needed
Assess students per policy