Adjunct Spanish - Teaching Services

Connections Education LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Virtual Schools is seeking a highly qualified Spanish teacher to deliver instruction remotely to students nationwide. The role involves synchronous and asynchronous sessions, grading, and ongoing communication with students, families, and colleagues.

The position requires a valid teaching certificate, traditional teacher preparation, and the ability to obtain certifications in other states. A flexible remote setup supports collaboration and adherence to FERPA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Spanish with a valid teaching certificate in any state.
• Must have completed traditional teacher preparation program (not alternative certification) at an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain certification in other states as requested

Responsibilities

• Support the instructional program with synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions using ClassZoom.
• Complete all grading with prompt, high-quality feedback on assignments.
• Communicate with students and other teachers regularly to update pacing plans and schedules.
• Use data to monitor student progress and encourage course engagement.
• Review curriculum and modify lessons to accommodate IEPs or 504 plans.
• Collaborate with team members to develop enrichment activities and differentiation.
• Develop knowledge of curriculum and course specifics you teach.
• Communicate with students via phone, chat, and web mail.
• Adhere to FERPA and data privacy policies.
• Maintain regular office hours (minimum 3 hours per week).
• Use multiple tools to build relationships and promote student success.
• Foster a welcoming online environment for students and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Spanish language

Communication

Technology proficiency

Education

Teaching certificate (any state)

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Microsoft Office/Google Apps

Job description

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 ustoalways 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,largeand 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

The Spanish Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Support the instructional program with synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions usingClassZoom;
• Complete all grading by providing prompt, high-quality, personalized feedback onassignments;
• Communicate with students, and other teachers on a regular basis to update pacing plans/schedules for students asrequired;
• 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 504plans;
• 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 throughdifferentiation;
• Develop a general knowledge of the curriculum and a detailed knowledge of the courses for which you areresponsible;
• Communicate regularly with students,usingphone,Chatand ourWebMailsystem;
• Adhere to all policies regarding protecting students' well-being and personal information, including following FERPA and Copyright & Fair Uselaws;
• Keep student performance and participation informationup-to-dateby 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 otherstakeholders;
• Foster community and use a welcoming, warm online voice that is inviting and supportive towards students andfamilies;
• 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 our 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:

• Laptop
• Headset
• 2nd monitor
• Mouse
• Keyboard
• Reliablehigh speedinternet

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Spanish with a valid teaching certificate in any state
• Must have completed traditional teacher preparation program (not alternative certification) at an accredited college or university.
• 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

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