IT Web Design and Development Teacher - Nevada Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Reno, NV

37d•$40,000 - $54,000•Remote

About The Position

Working from your home in Nevada, the licensed and certified teacher will virtually manage instructional programs for students who are enrolled in the Instruction Technology cluster pathway focused on Web Design and Development. The teacher will collaborate with students, learning coaches, and general education teachers to support academic success while delivering both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. They will work closely with leadership and colleagues to build, grow, promote, and develop the Web Design and Development program ensuring it is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Please note, if given a job offer, 2-step authentication is required to login to all systems.
Must possess or be able to acquire by time of appointment to the position, a Business and Industry license of appropriate classification issued by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). For detailed requirements, visit: NDE CTE Licenses and Business & Industry Requirements.
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Have been employed for at least 5 years in a position which relates to the endorsement area of Web Design and Development; or 2 years of employment with an additional 3 years of coursework or training in the Web Design and Development area.
Hold an endorsement in Web design.
A valid driver's license or state-issued identification card.
Hold or be eligible for Nevada teaching certification.
Familiarity with state and federal guidelines related to Career and Technical Education.
Availability to work full-time teacher shift from 8am - 4pm PST, Monday through Friday.
Strong communication and technology skills.
Knowledge of the Nevada State Performance Framework.
Demonstrated ability to create a positive, student-centered learning environment.
Customer focused approach.
High degree of flexibility.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast paced environment.
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.
Willingness and ability to travel for school-based meetings, training, and state testing events (may require overnight travel).
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer coding knowledge preferred (i.e. Python);
Familiarity with using artificial intelligence (AI) large language models (LLM) preferred;
Experience working in an instructional capacity is preferred.
Virtual teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to the Nevada State Performance Framework;
Attend local and state provided professional development trainings related to Career Technical Education, Instructional Technology, and Web Design and Development;
Use data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on assessments and individual needs;
Working knowledge of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP), and other current web design languages;
Knowledge of current and past web design principles;
Basic computer coding knowledge preferred (i.e. Python);
Familiarity with using artificial intelligence (AI) large language models (LLM) preferred;
Prepare Career Technical students for completion of Web Design and Development End of Program examinations and Workplace Readiness exams.
Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct learning coach conferences in a timely manner;
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and learning coaches);
Communicate with learning coaches, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
Communicates regularly with learning coaches, students, and certified content area teachers through use of computer and telephone;
Keep student records and data up-to-date, including Data Views, cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and learning coach contacts;
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students and families;
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals;
Manage and monitor a homeroom of high school students and all associated tasks;
Build effective relationships with learning coaches and students through regular communication and availability;
Other duties as assigned.