Virtual High School Science Teacher

ACCEL Schools•Georgia, GA

12h•Remote

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Virtual High School Science Teacher to provide a superior education and create a rigorous, nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. The school uses an online, 21st-century curriculum that is accessible through the Learning Management System and other traditional methods. Instruction occurs virtually, but the role requires travel and in-person attendance several times per year to support state testing and student events. Applicants must reside in Georgia. The teacher serves as the teacher of record and primary instructor in secondary science. The role includes delivering live and asynchronous instruction, monitoring student progress, adapting instruction based on student needs and data, maintaining contact with students and families, and collaborating with the Principal and colleagues. The teacher also participates in school culture and non-instructional activities, including in-person events and field trips.

Requirements

Current Georgia teaching license in the appropriate content area.
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment involving 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.
Must be a resident of Georgia.
Travel and in-person attendance are required several times per year for state testing and student events.

Nice To Haves

Two years of teaching experience preferred.
Experience working in a multicultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in secondary science.
Work toward student achievement, school culture, and state-specific academic accountability goals.
Deliver effective live lessons via web conference using research-based instructional practices and responding to student needs.
Set up each course in the Learning Management System.
Monitor progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback and grade assignments daily.
Track and maintain contact with each student.
Collaborate with the Principal to create and deliver student progress reports.
Frequently review student-level data and use it to adjust instruction.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Use research-based best practices in synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
Create a joyful, caring, and supportive classroom environment.
Integrate culturally responsive teaching into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms in and beyond the classroom.
Communicate regularly with families about students’ academic and social-emotional growth.
Incorporate 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings.
Participate in planning and implementing non-instructional activities, including social events and field trips, and attend these events in person.
Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with colleagues.
Travel to support required in-person state testing annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional basic life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network of education professionals