Hazelwood Connect Virtual Academy Elementary Teacher (Per Enrollment)

Hazelwood School District; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A school district in the United States is seeking a Teacher for the Hazelwood Connect Virtual Academy. In this role, you will facilitate student learning and achievement in a virtual classroom while preparing engaging lesson plans and assessing student progress. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a valid Missouri Teaching Certification. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to engage students effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work effectively with colleagues, parents, and administrators.
• Capable of facilitating an excellent educational experience in a high energy environment.
• Discretion and confidentiality regarding district policies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student achievement and learning.
• Plan and prepare engaging virtual lessons.
• Monitor and assess student progress regularly.

Skills

Proficient in preparing interactive lesson plans

Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Suite

Superior interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Self-directed and highly motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teaching Certification

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Overview

TEACHER-HAZELWOOD CONNECT VIRTUAL ACADEMY

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: To facilitate student achievement by helping students learn subject matter and skills using an online management system that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. Works in a virtual classroom environment the majority of the time while working on site in a Hazelwood School District building.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student achievement.
• Meets and instructs assigned virtual classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a virtual classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence (lesson plan) of preparation upon request of administrator.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of online classroom behavior.
• Monitors student achievement.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains consistent communication regarding student progress, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, with the assistance of district specialists.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the learning environment, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher/building aides and volunteers and, cooperatively with the administrator, evaluate their job performance by providing meaningful input.
• Maintains and continuously improves professional competence through regular attendance at PDC activities and other professional development opportunities supported by the district.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor’s degree and a Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teaching Certification.
• Knowledge/Skills – Proficient in preparing rigorous, interactive, exciting, and informative lesson plans for virtual learning.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Suite products and database management. Able to work effectively with colleagues, parents, administrators, etc.
• Superior interpersonal skills to facilitate an excellent educational experience for students in a high energy/stress environment.
• Discretion and confidentiality with an awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education Policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Must be self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust and focus, and depth perception. Specific hearing abilities required include normal conversation, phone conversation, and isolating voices in multiple conversations.

Work Environment / Conditions

Works in a virtual classroom environment the majority of the time while working on site in a Hazewlood School District building.

Equipment / Tools / Materials Used

Personal computer, copier, fax, 10 key calculator.

Required Personal Protective Equipment

None

Terms of Employment

Assigned to 191 day work calendar; 36 hours and 40 minutes per week minimum; compensation and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) as provided by the Board of Education.

Be sure to upload your resume, cover letter, transcripts, Missouri Teaching Certificate(s), or a letter verifying your eligibility for certification from a University and 2 letters of recommendation. Upon submittal of your application, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt.