High School Online Mentor Teacher (General Posting) (Job # 3110)

Calvert County Public School District • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

The online mentor works directly with students enrolled in high school online classes to provide face-to-face support and weekly monitoring. The online mentor assists students in time management and learning how to communicate regularly through digital platforms.

Requirements

• Be a current Calvert County Public Schools employee in good standing.
• Demonstrate skill in online learning and the use of a variety of instructional strategies and techniques, including technology.
• Demonstrate skill in organizational and time management strategies.
• Demonstrate ability in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrate ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks consistent with those responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of up to six students.
• Conducts weekly reviews of the online course calendar, assignments, and course statistics to monitor student progress.
• Consults with students in person, through email or by phone at least once a week to monitor student progress and provide support.
• Communicate and intervene on an escalating basis with school-based counselor and/or building administration when a student fails to make adequate progress.
• Coordinate services for students as needed, including the securing of student assistance through contact with the course instructor via email or telephone, and/or facilitation of the contact of another teacher or student for tutoring.
• Consult with parent/guardian as needed to report on student progress.
• Complete a bi-weekly log that documents communication with the student, parent, and the online teacher.
• Participate in an online professional learning community including discussion boards, best practices as an online mentor and support in navigating specific Learning Management Systems.
• Perform related work as required or assigned by the school principal.

What This Job Offers

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