Middle School Lead Teacher

Stride, Inc.

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Master Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line environment. Teachers provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Additionally, the Lead Teacher acts as a member of the school leadership team and mentoring teachers and supporting virtual academy (VA) efforts to improve student performance. K12 believes in Education for Any One. We provide families 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 partner school, North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Functions as a member of the school leadership team; Manages/supervises and/or mentors' teachers, providing coaching and formal evaluation; Strives to proactively address identified needs and support efforts to improve student performance; Orients teachers, communicates requirements, sets and enforces deadlines, maintains regular office hours to support teachers and students; Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support from both the homeroom teacher and the Lead teacher; Learns the entire K12 curriculum for assigned grade levels and able to demonstrate knowledge of how state standards align with it; Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools; Takes ownership for student’s academic progress and attendance, communicates expectations and shows an active interest in student’s achievement by supporting the homeroom teachers in their efforts, establishes and maintains a positive rapport with families and teachers, conducts data driven conferences with teachers Supports teachers with curricular and instructional issues, balances the flexibility of the K12 curriculum with Academy policies and procedures, Master Teachers focus on one or more ongoing tasks/projects related to managing school operations such as: recruiting/interviewing teaching candidates; training new teachers; implementing teacher evaluation processes; assisting with student-teacher matching; maintaining uniformity among teaching procedures; developing and implementing school policies/procedures; acting as a curriculum expert for a grade level/series of grade levels; coordinating aspects of testing readiness; assisting teachers in addressing low attendance and progress issues; preparing regular reports/facilitating communications; and assisting with marketing events. OTHER DUTITES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Assists with the development and implementation all policies and procedures related to teaching and learning; Helps develop and implement a data driven program design that has constructive collaboration with K12 curriculum; Collaborates with peers to provide a positive experience for students; Assists with the assurance that their direct reports meet all the standards and expectations outlined; Assists with the promotion of professional development of teachers through the implementation of Data Driven Instruction; Assists with the development and dissemination of “best practices” in the virtual school setting; Plans/implements data driven professional learning activities; Work collaboratively with others to achieve school performance goals; Serves as a liaison between parents and teachers along with the school administrative team; Presents and leads various meeting school department/team meetings; Travels to, participates and presents in regular staff meetings and professional development sessions; Maintains records regarding students in accordance with school policy and state requirements; prepares reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed.

Requirements

North Carolina Teaching Certification
Must reside in North Carolina
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
Three (3) years of successful teaching experience including experience as a virtual teacher OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to pass required background check
Knowledgeable of state and charter school law and regulations
Knowledgeable of the State Performance Standards
Demonstrated leadership skills
Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Experienced in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and able to learn specific student management system(s)
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for work as may be required for training, professional development, meetings, etc.
Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school

Responsibilities

Functions as a member of the school leadership team
Manages/supervises and/or mentors' teachers, providing coaching and formal evaluation
Strives to proactively address identified needs and support efforts to improve student performance
Orients teachers, communicates requirements, sets and enforces deadlines, maintains regular office hours to support teachers and students
Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support from both the homeroom teacher and the Lead teacher
Learns the entire K12 curriculum for assigned grade levels and able to demonstrate knowledge of how state standards align with it
Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools
Takes ownership for student’s academic progress and attendance, communicates expectations and shows an active interest in student’s achievement by supporting the homeroom teachers in their efforts, establishes and maintains a positive rapport with families and teachers, conducts data driven conferences with teachers
Supports teachers with curricular and instructional issues, balances the flexibility of the K12 curriculum with Academy policies and procedures
Master Teachers focus on one or more ongoing tasks/projects related to managing school operations such as: recruiting/interviewing teaching candidates; training new teachers; implementing teacher evaluation processes; assisting with student-teacher matching; maintaining uniformity among teaching procedures; developing and implementing school policies/procedures; acting as a curriculum expert for a grade level/series of grade levels; coordinating aspects of testing readiness; assisting teachers in addressing low attendance and progress issues; preparing regular reports/facilitating communications; and assisting with marketing events.
Assists with the development and implementation all policies and procedures related to teaching and learning
Helps develop and implement a data driven program design that has constructive collaboration with K12 curriculum
Collaborates with peers to provide a positive experience for students
Assists with the assurance that their direct reports meet all the standards and expectations outlined
Assists with the promotion of professional development of teachers through the implementation of Data Driven Instruction
Assists with the development and dissemination of “best practices” in the virtual school setting
Plans/implements data driven professional learning activities
Work collaboratively with others to achieve school performance goals
Serves as a liaison between parents and teachers along with the school administrative team
Presents and leads various meeting school department/team meetings
Travels to, participates and presents in regular staff meetings and professional development sessions
Maintains records regarding students in accordance with school policy and state requirements
Prepares reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed