Virtual High School Math Teacher

ACCEL Schools•Washington, DC

13d•$55,000 - $63,000•Remote

About The Position

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington (VPA Washington) is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in Washington state. VPA Washington aims to empower students by providing a personalized learning experience through innovative technology, allowing them to learn at their own pace and level. The school is seeking teachers who are passionate about creating a rigorous and nurturing virtual classroom environment that focuses on student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools utilizes a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum accessible online and through traditional methods. While this is a virtual position, travel for in-person state testing and student events is required several times a year. This position is open to residents of Washington.

Requirements

Washington state residency preferred.
Current state teaching license in appropriate content area.
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
High quality written and verbal communication skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
Ability to properly manage confidential information.
Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time.
Ability to supervise students in all school settings.
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

Preferred two years’ experience teaching.
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor.
Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific academic accountability goals.
Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices.
Complete course set up for each course within the Learning Management System.
Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily.
Track and maintain contact with each student.
Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students.
Review student level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students.
Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond.
Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings.
Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips and attend these events in person.
Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.
Travel to support required face to face state testing annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.