Virtual Math/Algebra Adjunct Teacher-Texas

Virtual Education Company seeking a virtual Math/Algebra Adjunct Teacher. This is a virtual position for Texas candidate, with occasional on-site meetings required.

 ABOUT THE COMPANY

• Innovative public virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment

• Creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers by leveraging the latest technologies, capitalizing on recent policy initiatives and embracing a cutting edge approach to education

SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Texas (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)
  
• Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) online certificate
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office) 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written 
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Experience with online instruction is a plus
• Must own a computer with high speed Internet access
• Must maintain posted office hours for at least 3 hours per week on two separate weekdays between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm
• Complete required orientation and training programs at the beginning of the school year.
• May be required to attend training and/or meetings at the school office throughout the school year (frequency dependent on proximity to office)
• Comply with all provisions of the Connections Academy Work At-Home Policy. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Working from home in Texas, the Adjunct Teacher will virtually manage subject-specific instructional programs. 
• He/she will be responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating work, running online instructional/tutorial sessions, providing academic guidance, and being the subject-matter expert for a caseload of middle/high school students.
• Must be able to complete work related responsibilities through a combination of regular office hours during the school day in conjunction with hours scheduled outside the normal school day.
• Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools,  will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with parents/learning coaches, students and other teachers via the phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions and synchronous conferencing
• Instruct students, monitor student work, provide feedback, and suggest instructional approaches and strategies
• Monitor completion of assignments in the given subject area
• Score assessments and projects in the given subject area
• Communicate with Advisory teachers and school counselors; report student issues and coordinate communication schedules
• Conduct online tutorial and instructional sessions for students (utilizing online conferencing software)
• Develop a very detailed knowledge of the curriculum for which responsible (subject expert)
• Provide struggling students (and parents) with alternate strategies and additional assistance
• Complete all required training sessions throughout the year
• Other duties as assigned

Location: Virtual, but on-site meetings in Texas

 Compensation:  Based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students.

Employer Posted:Monday, October 26, 2009