BYUOHS Teacher-1

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position involves facilitating and conducting online instruction for high school subject area courses using BYU Online High School curriculum. The role requires adherence to established guidelines, standards, and policies, and the implementation of effective online teaching strategies. A significant part of the role includes providing student support, monitoring academic progress, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure student success. The teacher will also participate in professional development and contribute to the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

Must hold a bachelor's degree in education or in a subject they teach, along with teacher education training.
A current Utah teaching license, and relevant endorsement(s) (English, Social Studies, Math, or Science) for the subject(s) they teach.
Keep their Utah teaching certification current.
Comprehensive understanding of Utah state and national standards and best practices in instruction and assessment.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Self-starter with an attention to detail and the ability to multi-task with a high level of proficiency.
Ability to follow through with assignments and meet deadlines.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good listener and ability to empathize with students and parents from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education or in a subject they teach, along with teacher education training.
Experience developing or facilitating online instruction.
Strong working knowledge of learning management systems, online learning best practices, and web-based instructional technologies.

Responsibilities

Facilitate, conduct, and manage targeted instruction in a virtual classroom.
Instruct high school subject area courses using BYU Online High School curriculum according to guidelines.
Understand and implement Utah State and national standards, FERPA, and Utah graduation requirements.
Use appropriate instructional and online teaching and learning best practices, strategies, activities, and technology.
Ensure student comprehension and understanding of subject area and provide supplemental support and resources.
Communicate with students and parents to support student success.
Provide support and onboarding for new students and parents.
Coordinate support to ensure student success by preparing student support materials and tutoring sessions online.
Refer students to the Student Success Center for peer mentoring and/or tutoring as needed.
Consider the needs of and implement support for a variety of student needs.
Ensure school approved student accommodations are met to support individual student needs.
Monitor and assess student academic progress, grades, performance, and attendance.
Pull data and prepare reports to determine recommendations for support.
Implement best practices in assessment proctoring and scoring.
Grade assignments and assessments providing rich feedback.
Support students to achieve targeted objectives and track and report student data.
Participate in professional development opportunities.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with students, parents, the team of teachers, instructional designers, Student Success Center staff, counselor, academic advisors, and administration.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.