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The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is currently seeking candidates to serve as an eAcademy Teacher. The WIU eAcademy program is a consortium of schools dedicated to bringing flexible online learning options to district students. eAcademy is not a cyber-school, but rather a service to school districts that builds the capacity to offer online learning opportunities to students. All of our students remain enrolled in their home district, graduate with a district diploma, and experience all of the benefits and services that our local districts have to offer. As a result, each student receives the best possible education in an environment tailored to his or her unique needs. The eAcademy Teacher is responsible for the course development, content review, and delivery of online instruction to students utilizing the WIU online educational and learning program known and designed as eAcademy. 
The successful candidate must have a PA instructional certificate and be a full time teacher employed by one of the following eAcademy Consortium Member Districts:  

• Belle Vernon Area School District
• Burrell School District
• Derry Area School District
• Greater Latrobe School District
• Greensburg Salem School District
• Kiski Area School District
• Mount Pleasant Area School District
• Norwin School District
• Penn-Trafford School District
• Punxsutawney Area School District
• Southmoreland School District
• Yough School District

POSITION: eAcademy Teacher (CS-PT-EAT)
TEAM: Curriculum & Professional Learning 
SUPERVISOR: Curriculum & Professional Learning Services Supervisor
SUPERVISES: No Supervisory Responsibility 
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt 
NUMBER OF DAYS: Part-Time (Hours determined as needed)
COMPENSATION PLAN: N/A

Education and Experience:

Minimum Education: BA/BS and PA Department of Education Certificate 
Minimum Experience: 0-3 Years and must be actively employed as a Teacher by a school entity 
General Definition:
The eAcademy Teacher is responsible for the course development, content review, and delivery of online instruction to students utilizing the WIU online educational and learning program known and designed as WIU eAcademy. 
Description of Duties:

• Completes the online Orientation Training provided by the WIU for eAcademy instructors.
• Develops, reviews, and updates all course content on a regular basis, as outlined in the Orientation Training, to meet the needs of all students.
• Provides updated, relevant and rigorous instruction and instructional-related materials for each week of each course.
• Includes as part of each course taught a minimum of one graded assessment per week for the duration of the course.
• Uses assessment data, as well as PA Academic Standards to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each course.
• Collects and interprets assessment data, and additional information, such as an IEP, and utilizes it to modify instruction, content, and to report progress.
• Collaborates/communicates with staff, parents, etc., and attends required trainings/meetings.
• Follows the appropriate chain of command when questions, issues, and/or concerns arise.
• Complies with Federal, State, and Local Regulations, and Policies.
• Actively monitors each course taught and emails daily.
• Posts grades within seven days as outlined in the eAcademy online Orientation Training.
• Promptly responds to any questions or inquiries by students/participants, school districts, parents, or with WIU within one (1) business day.
• Provides email or telephone notification to the student, parent(s), and the student's home district for any student that fails to login for a period of one week.
• Provides email or telephone notification to the student, parent(s), and the student's home district for any student whose grade falls below a 65%.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the eAcademy program in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills.
• Highly skilled at implementing exemplary educational practices resulting in demonstrated student achievement gains.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, manage and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices for online learning.
• Exhibit knowledge of standards-based curriculum and instructional programs and practices for elementary, middle, and high school levels.
• Demonstrate operational knowledge of Internet and Web-related technologies.
• Ability to establish and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
   
  

Physical/Environment Requirements:

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(O) Occasionally - (OE) Occasionally Essential - (F) Frequently - (C) Continually

While performing the duties of the job, the employee must (F) Sit, (O) Walk, (O) Stand,(O) Sprint/Running,(O) Bend/twist at the neck more than the average person,(O) Bend/twist at the trunk more than the average person,(O) Squat/stoop/kneel,(O) Reach forward,(F) Repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (e.g. data entry),(F) Hand/grip strength,(F) Drive on the job,(F) Type non-stop,(O) Manual dexterity (e.g. opening items),(F) Use finger dexterity (e.g. typing, manipulative), Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F) Floor to waist, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F) Waist to shoulder, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(O) Shoulder to overhead, Lift up to 11 to 15 pounds from,(O) Floor to waist,(O) Push/pull 25 to 50 pounds,  Examples of items that are pushed or pulled,(O)boxes, tables, wheelchairs Terrain items pushed or pulled on is,(O) Carpeted floor, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is,(O) Tiled floor,(F) Carry 10 to 25 pounds, Example of and distance that items are carried,(F)Computer, briefcase, printer at least 25 yards.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.   
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Other:

• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Background Check)
• Act 34 (PA State Criminal History Clearance)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)
• Act 126 (Mandated Reporter Training)
• Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure)
• Act 24 (Arrest & Conviction Statement)
• School Personnel Health Record
• Tuberculosis Test Result

Clearances must be current within 5 years from date of hire and a School Personnel Health Record current within 1 year from date of hire accompanied by Tuberculosis Test Result within 3 months of date of hire.
 

Travel Requirements:

• A minimal to moderate amount of travel is required for this position within Westmoreland County and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Must have reliable transportation