Online Teacher

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO•, CA

4d•$66,144 - $100,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Providing a safe, flexible and supportive educational experience for students is what we do best. Founded and led by educators, Elev8 Online Schools fosters student success in fully virtual, tuition-free public schools across California. Serving students in grades 6-12, our schools are accredited, NCAA eligible and offer a high-quality online education and valid California high school diplomas. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn. Learn more about us at https://elev8schools.org/

Requirements

Valid California Teaching Credential; English Learner Authorization required
Minimum of 2 years of verified full-time experience as a high school instructor
Experience teaching in an online learning environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Knowledge in a variety of educational programs and in the use of standard office computer programs
Ability to learn Student Information and Learning Management Systems, and all other technology systems being used by the instruction department
Ability to establish work priorities and work independently without supervision
Ability to handle and resolve problems
Strong communication skills
Time management and organizational skills
Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the general public
Ability to maintain professional confidentiality
Strong attention to detail
Able to handle multiple tasks
Ability to motivate students and parents toward achieving good academic standing
Analytical, reasoning, and problem solving skills
Ability to keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records
Ability to understand and follow directions
Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
Ability to work under pressure; pay attention to detail; meet deadlines; deal with difficult in

Responsibilities

Teaching in an online personalized instructional environment, working with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate student academic plan.
Responsible to meet California Teaching Standards/HQT/NCLB Compliance
Adherence to attendance policies
Accurate record keeping as defined by the California Department of Education and independent auditors
Assign an individualized course of study to student
Monitor and document students global notes in Report Writer
Monitor students credit completion
Provide communication to students and parents on a weekly basis via phone and message
Grade student work within 24-48 hours of being submitted
Evaluate student work by providing written comments on all submitted assignments
Post blogs in each course that motivates the students to participate in the daily lesson and build community
Manage the discussion board in each class to encourage participation in and learning in the online classroom
Meet weekly expectations as outlined in teacher training
Be available to student and/or parent during the students appointment
Assist the student in finding additional resources when necessary
Administer Lets Go Learn Assessment to all newly enrolled students in Language, Mathematics and Reading within first month of enrollment
Monitor and administer Lets Go Learn Assessment to all students upon completion of English and Mathematics courses. Also, update testing every six months
Refer students to Read 180 lab, tutoring, student study team and counseling when appropriate
Schedule and meet with students monthly
Accept, carefully review and evaluate homework
Administer, proctor, grade tests and give test scores
Keep all student work neat and organized
Close out student folders at the end of the Learning Period and when a student withdraws or graduates
Claim daily attendance and report
Refer student to a core teacher when necessary
Teach scheduled labs with approved curriculum
Participate in and/or lead extracurricular student activities such as clubs, sports, etc
Complete yearly academic plans that correspond to upcoming CST
Complete a report card after each semester and when a student withdraws or graduates
Attendance at graduation ceremonies
Participate, as assigned by the academic leader, in all state and school mandated testing
Take part in developing new and creative curriculum that will serve the educational needs of the student and the school as assigned by the academic leader
Attend all staff meetings
Attend assigned professional development activities
Interact with all school personnel in a respectful and courteous manner
Work in a relationship to the student like that of a customer or client. Always address the students and parents in a professional manner
Availability during school operating hours
Minimum 30 hours per week/12 months per year
Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time