POSITION:
Part-Time Certified Online ELA, Social Studies, and Electives Teacher- FULLY Remote
EMPLOYER:
Student Choice High School
LOCATION: Online
SUPERVISOR: Online Learning Center Administrator
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
Student Choice High School invites students ages 16-21 to earn their high school diploma through our flexible online program. We offer a unique learning environment where certified teachers and support staff are available on demand to provide individualized instruction along with social and emotional guidance. This personalized approach is paired with a standards-based curriculum that supports self-paced learning, continuous progress monitoring, and comprehensive assessment tools. By working closely with each student, we ensure they have the resources and one-on-one mentorship needed to successfully complete their secondary education.
Terms of Employment:
- Starting Range: $32.10-$39.08 per hour, based on experience and level of education.
- Part-Time employment equivalent to 18 hours per week. The schedule depends on student needs, courses, and assignment support and is highly flexible. Part-time employees play an 'on-call' role for students. Some nights/weekend availability will be required, in addition to availability during business hours. Our Online Program enrolls, graduates, and supports students 365 days a year!
- PTO (Four hours of PTO are earned each month.)
- Eligible for Bonus Opportunities.
- This is a fully remote position. Staff laptop provided.
JOB SUMMARY: Certified teachers foster a positive online learning environment that facilitates the personal, social, and academic growth of students ages 16-21. In this role, online educators provide individualized support and instructional guidance to help each student successfully navigate their coursework and earn a high school diploma with flexible scheduling.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: These duties are a representative sample.
- Manage primary instruction for ELA, Social Studies, and elective courses while serving as the EL Coordinator to provide integrated support for English Learners as required.
- Monitor and ensure the efficacy of "Academic Assurances," which define the district's academic policies and procedures.
- Deliver personalized instruction and real-time support through phone, messaging, video, and virtual meetings, including availability outside regular business hours (7:30 am- 4:00 pm Mountain Standard Time )to meet specific student needs.
- Tailor instructional strategies and communication styles to respect the diverse maturity levels, life experiences, and legal requirements of both minor and adult learners.
- Foster a positive learning environment by responding efficiently to individual student needs and proactively conducting outreach to students, as well as parents or guardians of minor students.
- Monitor and analyze student progress data to drive individualized success and participate in IEP meetings to support specialized student requirements.
- Conduct frequent, proactive academic outreach to ensure continuous course progress and academic achievement for students.
- Collaborate respectfully with all stakeholders to achieve program goals and uphold the vision, mission, and core values of Student Choice High School.
- Promote digital citizenship and provide technical guidance to help students navigate the learning management system and overcome barriers to engagement.
- Identify and report indicators of student distress or neglect in accordance with mandated reporting laws while maintaining strict confidentiality of student records under FERPA.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and school statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
- An innate passion for student success and persistence in providing individualized support.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others having business with the school district.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing Google Workspace.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Bachelor's Degree
- Highly qualified ELA teaching certification with SEI Endorsement
- Previous experience with online course facilitation.
- Desire to positively impact adolescents and adults ages 16-21
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Consistently positive customer service
- Strong student-focused work ethic
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school assistant or Classroom teaching experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of online learning environments along with the instructional strategies of both pedagogy and andragogy.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. This is a sedentary role that may require sitting for extended periods, frequent computer screen viewing, cell phone use, and manual dexterity for typing and data entry.