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JOB TITLE:  VIRTUAL SCHOOL TEACHER

JOB SUMMARY:  The person in this position must be technologically fluent in general technologies as well as technologies related to teaching, learning and student engagement.  The position requires a flexible schedule and a great degree of self-discipline and organization.

REPORTS TO: Determined based on assignment and location

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Engage students in an online/virtual environment using effective strategies to encourage self-discipline, time management, and continual progress as well as social-emotional development
Monitor/grade/review student work on a regular basis; stay within a 24-48 hour window for providing feedback and reviewing progress to allow students to continue to access the next modules in the program
Coach and train students and families on the successful use of technology related to virtual/online instruction, including time management, organization and skills based training related directly to hardware or software
Serve as a liaison between the student, the parent, and Yukon Public Schools staff
Effectively communicate with students and parents on a regular basis using Zoom (or other technologies), email or phone
Monitor student progress on a daily/weekly basis and implement proactive interventions to facilitate academic progress
Perform administrative tasks on a daily basis, to include: tracking student grades and progress; managing schedules and meetings; and communicating with school personnel, the student and parents
Facilitate inventory/checkout process with students and parents for district issued technology device or other district issued resources; facilitate resolution of technical issues using available resources
Analyze data on a consistent basis to inform instruction, interventions, and differentiation (delivery and format)
Adhere to all local, state, and federal policies, procedures and laws that apply to employees of Yukon Public Schools
Effectively engage students in accordance with the district approved software (Florida Virtual School for K-5), schedule, philosophy, goals, and objectives
Clearly articulate deadlines, schedules, procedures, and progress to students and parents and communicate status updated and/or concerns to appropriate school staff to ensure student progress
Engage Yukon Public Schools counselors, administrators, and other supports to proactively address student concerns, lack of student progress, and social emotional development.
Schedule and conduct parent-teacher conferences no less than once per semester in a virtual setting
Coordinate with the District Testing Coordinator to facilitate and/or monitor student participation in district, state or federally required assessments
Implement strategies that promote digital citizenship and fosters a safe and healthy virtual learning environment

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred
Experience teaching or training in an online or virtual environment preferred
Valid Oklahoma teacher certification required; multiple grade levels and/or subject levels STRONGLY preferred
Demonstrated effectiveness in the use of technology, to include, but not limited to: Learning Management Systems (e.g. Schoology, Seesaw); Microsoft Office; Google Classroom; Adobe; online training or teaching software; and technologies to facilitate engagement and interaction (e.g. Zoom, video production, etc.)
Ability to build effective relationship and work collaboratively in an online/virtual environment
Ability to communicate effectively through various communication channels, including video, written and oral

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work from a physical district location, unless otherwise arranged through a telework agreement
Generally, the job requires 90% sitting, 10% standing/walking
May experience constant interruptions, inflexible deadlines, and changes to normal routines.
Expected to maintain a class/case load or up to 40 full-time elementary age students; special education class/case loads may differ
Schedule may include daytime work, afternoon work, evening work, or weekend work. The person in this position is expected to be flexible in establishing schedules and availability to students and parents. May require 2-4 hours of evening/weekend work and availability.
Ability to effectively facilitate and organize learning over multiple grade levels and/or subject areas
Respond to student, staff, and parent communication within 1-2 business days
Caseload of students is approximately 40 students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

182 day contract
Salary Range: Certified teacher payscale based on degree level and classroom teacher experience

STATUS: Exempt Certified

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Job Requirements:
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required