Home Study Program Teacher

Lifelong Learning; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ANTELOPE VALLEY LEARNING ACADEMY in Palmdale, CA is hiring a full-time teacher from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role focuses on providing educational support to students and families, guiding lesson delivery, and maintaining weekly contact with parents.

The position requires a California teaching credential (Multiple or Single Subject) and an English Learner Authorization, with strong skills in virtual learning, communication, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Valid California Teaching Credential (Multiple or Single Subject).
• English Learner Authorization required or eligible.
• Experience delivering instruction in a self-contained or similar classroom setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student data systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide qualified educational support to parents and students by assisting with lessons/knowledge transfer.
• Guide parents and students through lessons and courses to achieve student academic success.
• Meet with parents and students face to face at least weekly during each learning period.
• Track attendance and academic progress, prepare yearly academic plans aligned to assessments.
• Support instruction through modeling, coaching, and collaboration with staff across departments.

Skills

Virtual learning platforms

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

California Teaching Credential (Multiple or Single Subject)

English Learner Authorization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information database

Job description

ANTELOPE VALLEY LEARNING ACADEMYFull Time, Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.COMPENSATION:Clear Credential: $81,885/year - $103,721/yearPreliminary Credential: $70,967/yearIntern Credential: $68,128.32/yearHelp Us Change LivesWe live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/How You Will Make an ImpactThe teacher will provide qualified educational support to parents and students by assisting with lessons/knowledge transfer. The teacher will guide the parents and students successfully through lessons and courses to achieve student academic success. The teacher will maintain communication and provide support as needed and will meet with the parents and students face to face a minimum of once a week each learning period.RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Note, this list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Contact new families within 24 hours after assignment to teacherHold initial introductory meeting with parent and studentMeet with parent and student on a weekly basis each learning period at the resource centerSupport instruction through modeling and coaching the teaching adultOffer instructional assistance to parents and students as neededComplete yearly academic plans that correspond to upcoming CELDT/LPAC/CAASPP/CAST/PFT AssessmentsComplete report cards after each semester and when a student drops, withdraws, or promotesUse new student information and diagnostic test results for proper placementServe as proctor in state standardized testingUnderstand curriculum offerings and methods of deliveryOrder approved student curriculumRecords Compliance - Collect student wok samples and maintain student foldersClose out student folders at the end of the learning period and when the student drops, withdraws or promotesAdhere to compliance rules and regulationsLearn on-line platform for creating student records and assignmentsTrack student attendance and academic progressRespond promptly to parent questionsDirect parent inquiries to appropriate school representativesCollaborate across departments as needed, e.g., Special Education, Student ServicesAssist staff colleagues through collaborative teamsContribute to school improvement effortsSupport and attend school events such as Open House, Field Trips, Promotion Ceremony, etc.Participate in new teacher trainingAttend regular staff meetings: conference calls and in-person professional developmentCheck email twice daily and reply accordinglyRead, maintain records and stay informed of school policiesSubmit bi-monthly timesheet and other necessary staff formsAdministrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to timeSPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:Valid California Multiple Subject/Single Subject Teaching CredentialEnglish Learner AuthorizationNCLB Highly Qualified certificationAbility to work effectively in virtual learning platformsAbility to work in a team environmentEffective and professional communicator across mediaPioneering attitude that can accommodate change in a dynamic environmentEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Teaching experience in a self-contained classroomFluent in Microsoft Office applicationsProficient in student information databasePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination.Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery.Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs).Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures.