Virtual High School Science Teacher

ACCEL Schools; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Basic life & AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Career advancement

Job summary

ACCEL Schools LLC is seeking a Virtual High School Science Teacher to deliver live and asynchronous science instruction, monitor progress, and differentiate instruction for Georgia students. The role requires a valid Georgia teaching license and involves in-person state testing and student events several times per year.

The teacher will use a 21st-century curriculum, engage families, and collaborate with the principal to report progress while maintaining a caring, culturally responsive classroom

Qualifications

• Current Georgia teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Preferred two years’ experience teaching.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes and supervise students.
• Ability to pass federal and state background checks.
• Experience in a multi-cultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in secondary science.
• Deliver live lessons via web conference rooted in research-based instructional practices.
• Complete course setup within the Learning Management System.
• Monitor progress in asynchronous courses and provide daily feedback/grades.
• Track and maintain contact with each student.
• Collaborate with Principal to create Progress Reports of Students.
• Review student data to inform instructional adjustments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet all students’ needs.
• Utilize best practices in synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
• Create a joyful, caring classroom environment and integrate culturally responsive teaching.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate regularly with families about academic and social-emotional growth.
• Incorporate 21st century technology skills in daily practice.
• Assist with non-instructional activities and attend events in person.
• Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word Outlook)

Written and verbal communication

Growth-focused coaching environment

Education

Georgia teaching license

Knowledge of State Standards & Common Core

Job description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Virtual High School Science Teacher who is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

Eligibility: Open to residents of Georgia

About the Opportunity

Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in secondary science

Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific academic accountability goals

Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices

Complete course set up for each course within the Learning Management System

Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily

Track and maintain contact with each student

Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students

Review student level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments

Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction

Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students

Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues

Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond

Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child

Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings

Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips and attend these events in person

Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues

Travel to support required face to face state testing annually

Perform other duties as assigned

About You

Current Georgia teaching license in appropriate content area

Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards

Preferred two years’ experience teaching

High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring

High quality written and verbal communication skills

High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook

Ability to properly manage confidential information

Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time

Ability to supervise students in all school settings

Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

About Us

ACCEL Schools is a network of 100+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary short-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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