ONLINE MS ENGLISH TEACHER - .5 FTE (#2323)

This position is .5 FTE.

Please read the entire description before applying.

SUMMARY:  

An exceptional online instructor can think outside the box and thrives on change and challenges. An unconditional commitment to the success of students is necessary. The ability to motivate students in a distance learning environment and the willingness to be flexible and help them become self-disciplined and effective time managers is required. Our online instructors must be computer literate so they can focus more on student learning than on the tools of instruction. Patience and an aptitude for technical troubleshooting is a must. There are no bells that begin and end classes and the instructor is not the focus of the instruction in a distance learning course. Therefore, instructors must feel comfortable working in a student-centered setting and utilize effective techniques for this environment. Teachers must have a strong ability to develop relationships and communicate clearly with students and parents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Oregon Teaching License with proper endorsement

• Highly qualified in the content area taught

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

• Demonstrated abilities (written and/or oral) to plan classroom instruction around school philosophy, goals and learner outcomes.

• Educational training in elementary and/or secondary education.

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice strategies.

• Ability to plan strategies to meet school and district goals.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches school approved and/or teacher created curriculum.

• Teaches the skills, knowledge, and processes of the subject area.

• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.

• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans

• Keeps the safety and welfare of students above all other considerations.

• Properly fills out and submits progress reports and report cards.

• Knows and understands all policies, regulations, and procedures of the school.

• Remains current in professional growth and in-service training.

• Assesses the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law.

• Attends all required staff meetings.

• Assumes other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit in front of a computer.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to interact with the public and other staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• State and Federal laws relating to education.

• Use of software applications.

• Knowledge of and ability to develop spreadsheets and transfer data within systems.

• Proper English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence construction and mathematics.

• Rules, regulations, procedures, functions and policies of the school.

• Word processing, data processing, and spreadsheet applications.

Skills and Abilities:

• Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Deal with the students, families, public, and staff in a pleasant and courteous manner in person, over the phone and in writing.

• Learn the laws, rules and procedures related to the position's responsibilities.

• Plan, organize, problem-solve and execute decision-making skills.

• Demonstrate flexibility adaptability to manage work functions in a timely manner while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Demonstrate the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential materials.

• Abide by federal requirements for a drug-free workplace.

• Maintain a high level of commitment to the completion of all tasks.

• Read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Apply an understanding of English, reading, spelling, mathematics and other subjects as related to the position.

• Learn the operation of computers and other equipment used in the work as required by the position.

• Establish and maintain accurate record keeping systems.

• Make mathematical calculations accurately.

• Learn the operation of copy machines, computers, and other equipment used in the work, as required by the position.

• Work successfully in a team setting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of coursework satisfying the requirement for issuance of a valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in the designated assignment.

Demonstrated ability to teach students to be successful learners through student teacher, internship or temporary/regular teaching experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:

A valid Oregon Teaching Certificate.

Specific information about this job:  Sheridan AllPrep Academy is an online school serving students in Oregon.  We are seeking an Oregon virtual teacher to fill this part time position.  Your main duties will be to check in with middle school students and to correct online assignments each day.  You will also conduct one or two synchronous lessons each week.  Because this is an online position, you can live anywhere in Oregon.  However, you will be required to attend three days of in-person training in August in the Portland area and three in-person staff meetings in Sheridan during the school year.  Your Oregon teaching certificate must have an ELA endorsement.  We may give priority to a teacher with multiple endorsements.  If you would like any questions answered prior to filling out the application, please contact Dr. Jesse Watson at 503-890-8938.

This position is .5 FTE.