High School Science Teacher

Stride, Inc.•Midwest City, OK

1d•Remote

About The Position

The High School Science Teacher is a state-certified educator who delivers course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance; manage the learning process; and address students’ individual needs. They monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system and work closely with students and parents or learning coaches to advance learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home and must travel occasionally for school functions, including state testing and professional development. This is a full-time, remote position for candidates who reside in Oklahoma. The teacher must maintain a professional home office without distractions and be available during the workday, typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role requires the ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week, and travel as required—on average once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time. Insight School of Oklahoma’s mission is to provide an individualized, engaging educational experience through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. Stride K12 provides families with an online option for personalized education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Active state teaching license; Oklahoma Teaching Certification is required.
If not certified in the specific content area, willingness to obtain that certification within one year of employment.
Ability to clear the required background check.
Must reside in Oklahoma.
Ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week, and maintain a professional home office without distractions during the 8 a.m.–5 p.m. workday.
Ability to collaborate with teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data and use the data to make instructional decisions.
Receptiveness to regular coaching from administrators and teacher trainers.
Ability to embrace change and adapt to support excellent student outcomes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
Ability to maintain teacher certification and professional development hours, and fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the proposed age group.
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
Experience teaching online or in a brick-and-mortar environment.
Experience with online learning platforms.

Responsibilities

Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
Personalize learning for all students and demonstrate belief in their ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
Differentiate instruction based on student mastery.
Augment course content according to prescribed policies and procedures, using appropriate synchronous and asynchronous tools under the guidance of the principal and coach.
Maintain the grade book and academic integrity; make student placement and promotion decisions; and alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.
Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
Establish and maintain positive rapport with families, and communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches or parents in a timely manner.
Support learning coaches and parents with curricular and instructional issues and basic troubleshooting in the virtual classroom, consistent with academy policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other teachers to interpret and produce student data representations and use the data to guide instructional decisions.
Travel as required for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and other school needs.