Virtual Middle ELA Teacher

Accelschools; Washington; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Accelschools is seeking a primary instructor for the Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington, a K-12 tuition-free online school. The role requires delivering live lessons, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with faculty. A current teaching license and experience in a multicultural setting are preferred.

The position offers a salary range of $55,000 – $63,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state teaching license in the appropriate content area.
• Preferred two years of teaching experience.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to supervise students in school settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas.
• Deliver effective live lessons via web conference.
• Track and maintain contact with each student.
• Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports.

Skills

Current State teaching license

Knowledge of State Standards

Comfort in growth-focused coaching

High quality written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in a multi-cultural setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

About Us

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Washington. At VPA Washington, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace.

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 Washington

About the Opportunity

• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas and grade levels
• 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 State teaching license inappropriate 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

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

Compensation and Benefits

The annual starting salary for this position is between $55,000 – $63,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually.

Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences.

We offer 4 unique health insurance plans to choose from that cover a wide range of deductibles and co-insurance levels. Our goal is to provide you with maximum choice in finding a plan that meets you and your family’s needs. Employees can choose from co-pay or High Deductible Health Plans.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.