Temporary Content Teacher - History

Description

Content Teacher

Job Description

Job Title:                               Content Teacher

Department:                         Credentialed Teacher

Reports To:                           Director of designated Academy (or Academic Administrator)

FLSA Status:                        Non-Exempt (for Part-Time hourly)/Exempt (for Full-Time salary)

Job Classification:               Certificated Part-Time or Full-Time

Pay Range:                           Hourly for Part-Time/Salary for Full-Time (rates depending on experience)

Position Location:                Remote Office

Position Summary: 

The Content Teacher is responsible for overseeing subject-specific online courses.  The Content Teacher hosts weekly live sessions that engage students to achieve content mastery. The Content Teacher reviews and sets up their course according to guidelines provided, and their knowledge of content/grade level standards.  The Content Teacher ensures that there is adequate rigor and makes modifications to curriculum as needed, provides students with timely feedback on submitted work, reviews completed coursework, and makes final grade determination.  As needed, the Content Teacher creates personalized pacing guides including due dates and assignments for the course for the parent and Teacher of Record to utilize.  In addition, the Content Teacher will ensure academic success of the students in their courses through consistent and clear communication, Live Sessions  for student participation.  The Content Teacher holds office hours for small groups and/or 1-1 tutoring opportunities for Elite students.  The Content Teacher responds to students within 24 hours of receipt of message, and communicates to Elite Educator any concerns regarding the successful completion of a course. The Content Teacher will also sit in on parent/student meetings with the Teacher of Record and/or Administrator to devise a success plan for the student, give specific information to the SPED department or Student Support Team as applicable.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A valid, current, and appropriate California state teaching credential for teaching staff.  A copy of Teaching Credential to be provided and kept current.
• Highly qualified to authorize students’ learning in the content area served.
• State and federal fingerprint clearance (LiveScan) to work with students (Ed. Code 44237). No prospective employee can report to work without this clearance being received and the Human Resources Manager notifying the immediate supervisor of this clearance.
• Proof of a clear TB test dated within the last 60 days (Ed. Code 49406) upon employment and thereafter updated every four years.

General skills:

• Team player.
• Love of learning – a lifelong learner.
• Ability to transmit passion for learning to students and families.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Well developed, clear communication and interpersonal skills that maintain a respectful, professional and courteous manner.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Openness to differing views and objectives.
• Computer and technology literacy including webinars.
• Tech-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to research and become knowledgeable of curriculum and educational resources.
• Ability to deliver information effectively.
• Serve the staff, student and parent's needs to the best of his/her ability without allowing his/her own convenience to interfere.
• Ensures a culture where students, parents and teachers feel valued and served by contributing to providing a positive, supportive atmosphere for all.
• Consistently communicate professionally and with a tone of mutual respect.
• Maintain integrity at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Teacher:

• Initial setup and preparation of their courses, including due dates, syllabus, grading scale, and content review.
• Develop and deliver weekly live sessions that help students develop content mastery, and take attendance at live sessions for compliance purposes.
• Provide students with syllabus, pacing guide with due dates for assignments, and assessments.
• Provide students with standards.
• Issue midterm progress report.
• Offer office hours and tutoring opportunities for students. 
• Review completed coursework and make final grade determination.
• Update course as necessary.
• Attend a minimum of 4 field trips (2 in person, and 2 virtual) per semester, during the  school year (not including mandatory Professional Development events).

Personalized Courses:

• Provide parents/students with standards, syllabus, and contact information.
• Review the course outline and ensure the standards are covered and that there is adequate rigor.
• Provide students and parents with feedback as necessary.
• Create a pacing guide for the year for the parent and student to utilize.  This pacing guide will include due dates for assignments. 
• Content Teacher works with academic supervisors for final approval on personalized courses.
• Review completed coursework and make final grade determination.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Single Subject and/or Multiple Subject credential by coursework or exam -or- HQ by other means (e.g. HOUSSE, VPSS, etc.)

Experience:

Two (2) years directly related experience.

Use of Computer Technology:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of database software, how to use the internet to find information and complete tasks, email usage, order processing systems, spreadsheet software, Learning  Management Systems, and word processing software.  The Content Teacher is expected to maintain a school issued working computer with an internet connection and a printer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.  The employee is also required to stand and walk.  The employee must have available transportation and be able to drive up to 100 miles in a day.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Must be willing to meet in person (as needed) at least once a quarter for Professional Development or academic planning.

Qualifications