Texas Middle School Social Studies Teacher SY21/22 (Galveston)

Company: K12
Location: Galveston
Posted on: June 1, 2021

Job Description:

We are currently seeking to create a pipeline of experienced Educators for the 2021/22 school year. This position is not tied to a specific position. Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a video screen which will be reviewed and screened for future positions. We do encourage you to apply to specific positions as you see them.Summary: The Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12's learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student's learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school.This is a full-time position.Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.* Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students* Commitment to personalizing learning for all students* Demonstrates a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations* Differentiates instruction based on student level of mastery* Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coach* Maintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress* Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests* 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* Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies and procedures* Travels as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 10% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by schoolRequired MINIMUM Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree AND* Active state teaching license AND* Ability to clear required background check* Must live in TexasEndorsement: Texas History OR Texas Generalist 4-8Residency Requirement: Must live in Texas full time.OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions* Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators and teacher trainers* Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint* Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platformsDesired qualifications:* Experience working with proposed age group* Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology* Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment* Experience with online learning platformsWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* This is a home-based position.* Must live in Texas* Some in-person eventsThe 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.
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