Sign Language Teacher

Sign Language Teacher

Job Category: Academics

Requisition Number: VIRTU029778

• Part-Time
• Virtual

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, the school. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of the school is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Shared Teacher Experience Program for Public and Private Schools (STEP) Teacher is state certified teacher and/or alternatively certified CRE Teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line environment. The STEP teacher must provide live instruction, support and guidance; be able to manage the learning process and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride’s learning management system, and work actively with students, parents, and associated school to support each student’s educational experience.

This is a part-time position. Hours to be determined by supervisor.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Instructional/Curricular

• Effectively apply working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to grade and subject level assignment;
• Provides rich and engaging synchronous learning experiences for students
• Demonstrates a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations
• Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate tools
• Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests
• Maintain and effectively apply knowledge of the State and Industry Specific learning standards;
• Support students/parents with placement, online school set up, curriculum and instructional issues;
• Develop effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum.

Communication

• Contact the students regularly via e-mail or phone;
• Respond within appropriate time frame (usually one business day) to student/parent inquiries;
• Participate in a weekly teacher conference call with Academic Administrators;
• Attend regularly scheduled virtual staff meetings.
• Understands that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner

Records Management

• Develop and maintain student academic progress;
• Generate formal reports;
• Alert school administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendance.
• Process student change in placement, as appropriate;
• Complete semester and end of year progress reports.

Community

• Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families;
• Create a monthly newsletter or updated Web site;
• Travel to assigned geographic areas to support students; participate in school activities such as open houses, expos, information session and orientations;
• Lead student/parent orientations, as needed.

Assessment/Evaluation

• Work with the administration to prepare students for state assessments;
• Serve as proctors for site-based proctored exams, when needed;
• Administer state assessments;
• Assess students per policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree AND
• One (1) year industry experience leading to certification OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate State and subject (Sign Language) teaching certification.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shared view of the virtual academy’s mission
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• An ability to support and guide adults as well as students
• Excellent knowledge of motivational techniques
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills;
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensing as required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office; Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience as an online learner
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
• Project Based Learning training
• Experience teaching in a virtual setting

Equipment AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Internet service with modem/router is a requirement.
• Our work from home members are asked to have and maintain High-speed internet connection. At the minimum 25Mbps download speed and 5Mbps upload speed, if not competing with other household users. For the sake of call quality, satellite, DSL, data plans, wireless or dial-up services are not compatible.

Expected Work Hours:

• TYPICALLY, 20-25 PER WEEK Required
• Fewer or Additional Hours May be Required based on business needs
• Work Hours May be Required during Day Time Business Hours (8am-5pm, ET, Mon-Fri)

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

• We anticipate this position will pay between $20.00 to $30.00 per hour. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities