Adjunct American Sign Language Teacher (WA, TX, MI, IN) - Teaching Services

Connections Education LLC; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Virtual Schools seeks qualified teachers to work from a home office anywhere in the United States. Our Teaching Services team manages online instructional programs for students nationwide and globally, delivering synchronous and asynchronous sessions and ensuring successful completion of coursework.

Responsibilities include grading with timely, personalized feedback; regular communication with students and fellow teachers; pacing plans; and accommodations under IEP/504 while adhering to

Qualifications

• Highly qualified and certified to teach.
• American Sign Language required.
• State teaching certificate in WA, TX, MI, IN.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Completion of traditional teacher preparation program.
• Ability to obtain certification in other states as requested.
• Provide timely feedback and grade assessments within required timeframe.
• Attend check-in meetings with supervisor twice per month.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program with synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions.
• Grade assignments with prompt, high-quality feedback.
• Communicate with students and teachers to update pacing plans.
• Use data to monitor completion and interactions.
• Review curriculum to accommodate IEPs/504 plans.
• Develop enrichment activities and differentiated lessons.
• Develop knowledge of curriculum and courses.
• Communicate regularly via phone, Chat, and WebMail.
• Maintain FERPA and privacy compliance.
• Maintain student performance records and logs.
• Hold regular office hours (min 3 hours per week).
• Utilize various online tools to build relationships and promote success.
• Foster welcoming online environment for students and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

IEP/504 knowledge

Self-direction

Creativity

ASL

Education

Bachelor's degree

State teaching certificate

Traditional teacher preparation program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Company Summary

At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always reexamining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology—and each other to surpass these boundaries—we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.

Position Summary

This position is working with our Teaching Services department from your home office anywhere within the United States. Our state-certified virtual teachers manage online instructional programs for students around the country and across the globe. Teachers communicate regularly with students to ensure that each student successfully completes their instructional program. This is a work from home position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the instructional program with synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions using Class Zoom;
• Complete all grading by providing prompt, high-quality, personalized feedback on assignments;
• Communicate with students, and other teachers on a regular basis to update pacing plans/schedules for students as required;
• Use data to monitor successful completion of assignments and facilitate appropriate interactions with students that encourage consistent interaction with the course(s);
• Review curriculum and determine course modifications that will promote student achievement for those requiring accommodations through IEPs or 504 plans;
• Consult with team members and administrators to develop alternate enrichment activities and lesson modifications to increase student understanding and promote success for struggling or at-risk students through differentiation;
• Develop a general knowledge of the curriculum and a detailed knowledge of the courses for which you are responsible;
• Communicate regularly with students, using phone, Chat and our WebMail system;
• Adhere to all policies regarding protecting students' well-being and personal information, including following FERPA and Copyright & Fair Use laws;
• Keep student performance and participation information up-to-date by grading assessments in a timely manner, and logging all student and parent contacts;
• Hold regular office hours (minimum of 3 hours per week);
• Utilize a variety of communication tools in the online environment to effectively build relationships and promote student success with students, partner teachers, colleagues, and other stakeholders;
• Foster community and use a welcoming, warm online voice that is inviting and supportive towards students and families;
• Other duties as assigned.

Pearson Virtual Schools is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions within the United States. We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide to its employees the ability to work from anywhere within the United States. In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.

The following equipment will need to be provided by you, as the employee, when working from home:

• LaptopHeadset2nd monitorMouseKeyboardReliable high speed internet

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach
• American Sign Language
• with a valid state teaching certificate in one of the following states:
• WA, TX, MI, IN
• Must have completed traditional teacher preparation program (not alternative certification) at an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to obtain certification in other states as requested
• Provide feedback to students in a timely manner and grade assessments within the required timeframe
• Attend check-in meetings with your supervisor twice per month (or as scheduled)

Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment that requires significant flexibility, effective prioritization of tasks, self-direction, and creativity
• Understanding of IEP/504 plans and how they can be implemented in a virtual setting
• Strong technology skills (proficiency with Microsoft Office programs or Google Apps is preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management and organizational skills
• Customer focused approach and commitment to student achievement