CAVA - Teacher, Elementary, TK - Eligibility Pool

CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES•Simi Valley, CA

11d•$64,419 - $71,372•Remote

About The Position

The California Virtual Academies (CAVA) is a network of 9 public charter schools providing online/virtual home-based instruction to students in grades TK-12 across California. While offering some scheduling flexibility, students are expected to dedicate approximately 4-6 hours daily to coursework, complete all assignments, and attend required live instructional sessions. K12, Inc. serves as the curriculum provider. Teachers engage with students daily in virtual classrooms, delivering standards-based targeted instruction tailored to individual needs. They also provide support with coursework, offer one-to-one assistance, give feedback, and grade student work. Building strong relationships with students through consistent outreach and monitoring attendance and engagement is crucial. Teachers are also responsible for providing interventions to ensure students remain academically engaged and progress. Teachers are required to connect virtually with students at least once per month and attend/coordinate in-person events twice per quarter. All teachers must proctor state testing.

Requirements

Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 California counties the schools service students and hires in)
Valid/current Preliminary/Clear/Life California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
California English Learner Authorization- Issued by CTC
At least 24 units in early childhood education and/or childhood development OR A child development teacher or site coordinator permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Reside in the state of California
Bachelor's degree
Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
Ability to support and guide adults and students
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organization and time-management skills
Excellent writing and grammar skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and experience using them in a professional capacity
Familiarity navigating the internet utilizing various browsers (i.e. Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Chrome)
Must hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching credential
California English Learner Authorization
At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both.
As determined by the LEA employing the teacher, professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children that is comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet point
A child development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Nice To Haves

Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software.
Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

Responsibilities

Know and understand the Embark curriculum.
Provide students with quarterly assignments via an Individualized Learning Plan and discuss assignments with students/Learning Coaches regularly.
Conduct online daily “Circle Time” with students.
Instruct individual, small group, and whole groups of students online on a daily basis based upon different data sources.
Conduct in person and/or virtual meetings every quarter or as required with parents/responsible adults and students to assess each student’s progress, learning style, and any other academic, social or developmental issues.
Collect, review, and evaluate student work.
Grade and submit work in a professional and timely manner.
Discuss pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
Work with students when adjustment and academic problems arise.
Proactively track student academic progress and attendance on a daily and weekly basis and communicate with families whenever a warning sign emerges.
Ensure completion of student assessments and utilize student data to drive ongoing instruction.
Conduct conferences with parents/responsible adults to assess each student’s progress, learning style, and any other academic, social, or developmental issues.
Alert administrators of any concerns about student progress.
Support parents with student placement, curriculum, and instructional issues.
Support parents with school set-up, including computer set-up, and logistics questions.
Respond as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours to parent, student, teacher, and admin inquiries via phone and/or email during regular work week.
Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families including attending community building activities such as school outings, service-learning opportunities, clubs, and events.
Travel regularly within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities such as, back to school events, open houses, and orientations.
Complete report cards and assign grades for mid semester progress reports and semester report cards.
Generate informal and formal reports based on parent/student conferences.
Complete monthly attendance spreadsheets to be used for state attendance reporting.
Ensure compliance with state requirements.
Actively participate in student SST and or IEP process and agreement.
Participate in a teacher conference calls/meetings as needed.
Participate in regional professional developments (virtual and in person).
Actively participate in all aspects of standardized testing (including, but not limited to, working with administration to prepare students for testing, ensuring all students are tested, assisting with the logistics of selecting testing sites).
Serve as proctors for site-based proctored exams.
Participate in teacher evaluation process.
Participate in the school's self-evaluation process.
Assist with various projects throughout the year with colleagues and administration, as needed.
Other duties as assigned