Alabama Social Studies Teacher

Stride, Inc.•Reston, AL

5d•$43,877 - $55,000•Remote

About The Position

K12, a Stride Company, is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for a virtual position open to residents of all 50 states and Washington, D.C. This full-time, year-round teaching role involves responsibilities throughout the academic year and potential summer programming. K12 provides a high-quality, personalized online education experience, fostering an environment of discovery and passion. The company is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity, where employees are dedicated to serving students and families with respect, innovation, and a drive for continuous improvement. Stride Learning Solutions has been a leader in providing strategic solutions to district challenges since 2000, offering flexible online and blended learning options that enhance modern instruction and promote lifelong student success through an innovative platform, comprehensive digital courseware, adaptable technology, and extensive support. Learning Solutions teachers are expected to create a positive and engaging learning culture, challenge students, provide targeted feedback, and personalize instruction to help students achieve their goals. They monitor student progress, apply data-driven actions, and collaborate with in-class facilitators to support classroom management and instructional issues in a virtual environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Active state teaching license AND Ability to clear required background check
Ability to complete training within two weeks
Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators and teacher trainers
Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

Nice To Haves

Experience working with proposed age group
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
Experience teaching in a synchronous environment such as Zoom or Newrow
Experience with online learning platforms

Responsibilities

Provides direct, engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students daily (hours are determined by state/client needs)
Provides targeted, personalized feedback using a variety of techniques
Differentiates instruction based on student level of mastery
Schedules time daily to access learning management system and review student progress and grade submitted assignments
Creates a welcoming class environment adhering to course set-up and management guidelines
Actively learns and engages in curriculum
Analyzes student data and identifies appropriate actions that improve student achievement
Adheres to state and client specific policies and procedures, meeting non-negotiable deadlines
Supports in-class facilitators with classroom management, curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with policies and procedures
Commitment to personalizing learning for all students
Ability to attend monthly data analysis meetings, work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions
Complete additional trainings as part of teacher induction program and annually as required
Creates and/or Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from manager and content team
Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and proactively communicates with all stakeholders in a timely manner
Obtains additional State certifications as requested and maintains all active certifications.
Works on additional projects, as needed
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with all stakeholders