[Remote] RISE Academy Teacher
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Epic Charter Schools is a unique learning environment providing non-traditional education through individualized self-paced instruction. The RISE Academy Teacher will monitor a caseload of high school credit recovery students, providing virtual instruction and adapting curriculum to meet individual student needs.
Responsibilities
- Work with RISE Academy students within their certification area to provide instruction in a virtual learning team-teaching environment
- Meet with caseload students weekly, either face-to-face or virtually, in office hours type-setting
- Use technology as an everyday tool for teaching, learning, and communicating
- Directs the distribution of curriculum to students
- Teach students and their families how to use online curriculum and supplemental curriculum
- Provide consultation and/or technical assistance to students and families
- Adapt instruction and curriculum to the needs of the student
- Serves as a liaison between the school and student/family
- Assists students/families with the interpretation of Epic Charter School’s policies and procedures
- Communicate with each student through Zoom/Google Meets, instant message, email, and/or phone on an as-needed basis
- Work to coordinate, schedule, assess, and implement appropriate instruction for each student
- Conducts assessments of student needs, including those with English as a second language
- Counsels students to promote self-awareness, self-identity, and positive social and academic skills
- Identify opportunities for additional tutoring for assigned students
- Communicate with students/parents, in a professional manner, through conferences and other means to discuss the student’s progress and interpret the school program
- Perform administrative tasks for day-to-day management including tracking student grades, managing schedules and meetings, and conferring with the school, while scheduling and monitoring student course progress
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Review coursework for every student assigned
- Design, deliver, evaluate, and revise a planned sequential developmentally appropriate program in accordance with district standards and indicators
- Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies for the student and assist with the collection of school property when the relationship between the school and the student ends
- Maintain grades on the required database for the school record
- Systematically develop, deliver, and evaluate student planning (credits vs. scheduling needs) addressing academic goal setting and transition plans
- Develop and follow Individual Learning Plans to assist in developing measurable goals for the continuous improvement of assigned students
- Stay current with relevant research and teaching/learning trends as required to improve academic achievement
- Understand school resources
- Maintain updated curriculum training
- Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and teaching methods
- Develop guides and other support materials necessary for relevant programs while locating additional learning resources
- Work collaboratively with College and Career Readiness, GSS, and other High School-related departments for student success
- Work collaboratively with Student Support Counselors, SEL personnel, and other student support personnel for student social, emotional, and physical well-being
- Work closely with other teachers in the development of lesson plans that encompass the use of technology
- Work collaboratively with other teachers, instructional coaching staff, and instructional design staff for continuous improvement of credit recovery curricula
- Monitor student progress with principal-approved assessments
- Formulate new strategies to ensure that teaching to Epic Charter School standards is evident throughout the academic school year
- Report suspected child abuse/neglect
- Engage in regularly scheduled meetings with the supervisor and team to collaborate, share updates, and address priorities
Skills
- Ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and demonstrates leadership abilities
- Ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively and gain credibility quickly to instill confidence in teaching ability
- Strong decision-making, organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Use effective positive interpersonal communication skills
- Resolve issues and conflicts
- Strong technology skills in up-to-date computer software including Zoom/Google Meets, word processing, and spreadsheets
- Current on new instructional technologies
- Ability to coach, mentor, and teach students in high school age groups, including those student up to 21 years of age
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others
- Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative
- Ability to maintain professional confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field required
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and coworkers, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to effectively present information to students, families, and supervisors
- Appropriate MS/HS Math skills if applying for a math position. Otherwise, basic math skills are required
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Google suite, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Must have high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school
- Current driver's license and valid car insurance
- Must possess proven knowledge and ability to demonstrate effective instructional technology strategies
- Must possess excellent conflict resolution and the ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner
- Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the general public and have the ability to motivate staff, students and parents toward achieving good academic standing
- Ability to work effectively in a sometimes high-stress environment; Ability to work under pressure; pay attention to detail; meet deadlines; deal with difficult individuals while maintaining composure
- Ability to maintain professional confidentiality and comply with FERPA regulations
- Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal expression is essential to the position
- Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
- Excellent communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct
- Displayed ability to lead and contribute in a team environment
- Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made
- Must have favorable employment references
- Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate - High School Subject Area Certifications, preferred
- Google Certification Preferred
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