CAVA - Teacher, High School - Social Science - Eligibility Pool

CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES•Simi Valley, CA

14d•$64,419 - $71,372•Remote

About The Position

The California Virtual Academies (CAVA) is a network of 9 public charter schools providing online/virtual home-based instruction to students in grades TK-12 across California. Utilizing K12, inc. curriculum and the Engageli platform for live instruction, CAVA offers a unique educational experience. While providing scheduling flexibility, students are still required to engage daily with coursework and attend instructional sessions. High School teachers manage a caseload of both content and homeroom students, delivering standards-based instruction in virtual classrooms, providing one-to-one support, and grading assignments within three days. They build relationships with homeroom students through daily sessions, monthly outreach, and by monitoring attendance, progress, and engagement, implementing interventions as needed. Teachers are expected to plan and attend in-person outings and events, often with locally assigned homeroom students. Communication with learning coaches and families is conducted via telephone, web conferencing, and email. Quarterly parent/teacher/student conferences, virtual meetings, PLCs, data conferencing, and professional development (virtual and in-person) are integral parts of the role. Face-to-face tutoring and other in-person opportunities may occur, and all teachers are required to proctor state testing.

Requirements

Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 counties we service students and hire in)
Valid/current Preliminary/Clear/Life California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science
California English Learner Authorization- Issued by CTC
Bachelor's degree
Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organization and time-management skills
Excellent writing and grammar skills
Flexible schedule
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a professional capacity
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software
Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups

Responsibilities

Orienting students to their courses and communicating course and school requirements via email, phone, in person, and online classroom.
Supporting homeroom students with general school information, schedule set-up, and monitoring attendance and progress.
Providing small group and direct instruction to students on course content.
Participating in instructional coaching and developing instruction to address coaching goals.
Augmenting course content with remediation, modification, and enrichment.
Implementing student IEPs and attending IEP conferences.
Setting deadlines for student work and granting extensions as appropriate.
Conducting face-to-face meetings with students and adults as scheduled, either online or in-person.
Grading student work and entering grades into an online grade book within three days.
Ensuring all communication with families is documented according to school policies.
Meeting with regional lead teacher and/or curriculum specialist to discuss student data and set goals for remediation.
Following all school policies.
Participating in State Testing, including proctoring, assigning students to test sites, following up with students who have not tested, assisting site coordinators, and organizing testing materials.
Contributing to and completing student progress and report cards.
Holding Parent Teacher Conferences/Check In Calls with homeroom families quarterly.
Communicating with parents as needed, including calling students, emailing students and parents, meeting students and parents synchronously (online and in-person), and returning calls/emails within 24 hours.
Collaborating with other instructional teachers and support teams.
Organizing orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families, including attending community building activities.
Traveling regularly within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend meetings, and participate in school activities.
Communicating with teachers, support staff, and Administration as needed within 24 hours.
Attending all in-person meetings as scheduled.
Assisting with the planning and delivery of Parent Orientations, including contacting families, participating in events, and following up with families.
Participating actively in and attending High School Hangouts, Graduation, outings, and other in-person events for students and families.