Applicant Pool Online Teacher - must live in Klamath Falls Area, 26/27 School Year

Baker Charter Schools•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Online Teacher mentors students in grades K–12 under the general supervision of the regional administrator. Mentorship includes guidance, discipline, welfare, safety, and supportive instruction in assigned subject areas for which the teacher is highly qualified. The teacher also guides students to appropriately qualified teaching team members according to their needs and plans for student success based on assessed needs. The role calls for empathy, rapport, objectivity, and strong listening skills. The teacher supports Baker Charter Schools in planning, budgeting, implementing, and evaluating the school program and performs related duties as required. Teachers follow school policies, standard practices, and administrative-unit regulations, and establish a professional growth plan with an annual review of progress. The teacher works from a home office, student center, and students’ homes. Frequent travel to students’ homes and the local student center is required, along with occasional statewide travel for all-staff meetings.

Requirements

Active Oregon teaching license with endorsements in the subjects assigned to teach.
Valid driver's license, running vehicle, and appropriate automobile insurance.
Job-related experience providing the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the role.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignments.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
Knowledge of multiple curricula and concepts, including the subject areas taught.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Successful prior teaching experience at the appropriate grade level.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain effective environments for student learning.
Use research-supported instructional strategies that engage all students.
Implement and enhance the school's state and local assessment agenda.
Organize subject matter to support student learning.
Access and maintain the school's Student Information System.
Provide weekly and periodic reports to the administrator on student progress and completed work.
Assess student needs and plan for learning.
Develop professional practice and maintain a professional growth plan.
Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.
Maintain acceptable student behavior.
Use appropriate assessment, instruction, and evaluation techniques.
Build a community of learners through effective practices.
Apply knowledge of child and adolescent development to curriculum selection, instructional practices, and student learning needs.
Use strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, teaching tools, and resources.
Use technology to support instruction and meet Baker Charter Schools' requirements.
Come prepared to work daily and support Baker Charter Schools' mission.
Support school program planning, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation.
Follow school policies, standard practices, and administrative-unit regulations.
Travel frequently to students’ homes and the local student center, and occasionally across the state for all-staff meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the regional administrator or designated central-office administrators.