Teacher, Virtual Learning
Category:
Teaching
Job Function:
Teaching
Department:
Learning & Teaching-Virtual Learning
Summary
The Virtual Learning Teacher can think outside the box and thrives on change and challenges; The incumbent in this position provides instruction in online and blended learning environments that enables students to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards. The Virtual Learning Teacher has an unconditional commitment to the success of students; Motivates students in a distance learning environment and is willing to be flexible and help them become self-disciplined and effective time managers. Patience and an aptitude for helping students and parents transition to an online learning environment is a must. Instructors must be confident in the efficacy of online learning and must feel comfortable working in a student-centered setting and utilize effective techniques for this environment. The incumbent in this position will be expected to provide instruction for 140-180 students and work a minimum 40-hour workweek, as is comparable to the workload for a classroom teacher.
Essential Duties
- Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum in online and blended learning environments
- Plans, prepares, and implements instructional activities that engage students in meaningful and active learning experiences
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective online pedagogies Interacts with students in asynchronous and synchronous online activities along with Blended Learning face-to-face sessions
- Adapts to changing teaching demands driven by students’ needs
- Grades work and posts grades in a timely manner
- Communicates regularly to parents and students about academic progress
- Dedicates the appropriate amount of time daily to supporting students and providing positive, constructive and timely feedback
- Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment
- Participates in and contributes to the Fulton County virtual learning professional learning community
- Works independently with little direct supervision
- Demonstrates gains in student performance and achievement
- Maintains a professional environment conductive to learning at all times
- Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
- Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
- Demonstrates a flexible, adaptive, and responsive approach to the needs of FCS and the students, educators, school organizations, and communities that it serves
- Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in effective and timely manner, and demonstrates respect for others
- Conveys a positive and professional image to co-works, students and parents
- Engages in continual learning to deepen knowledge of current and emerging technologies
- Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
- Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
- Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
- Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
- Performs other duties as assigned by administrator
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university
Certification/Licensure
Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate; Online Teaching Certification and/or Online Teacher Badges (e.g.www.openteachertraining.org) preferred.
Experience Qualifications
3 year classroom experience required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Detailed knowledge and experience with standards-based instruction and assessment best practice
- Ability to travel to individual Fulton County schools/buildings for face to face trainings and student help sessions
- Knowledge and use of a rich array of instructional practices/strategies
- Knowledge of technologies available for use in a blended or virtual instructional setting
- Experience with curriculum development
- Demonstrated knowledge in differentiation and meeting the needs of varied adult learners
- Ability to work in collaborative teams
- Ability to think creatively and implement innovative ideas
- Ability to develop and use online resources to support instruction
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Strong instructional technology skills, including productivity software and web-based resources
- Must be able to determine scope of work necessary to complete self-directed projects and successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Working Conditions
- Flexible work environment that will require some travel between FCS schools/buildings
- May work at alternate work site/telecommute when performing some duties
- Work schedule will be influenced by the needs of the students and must be flexible
Physical Demands
- Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
- Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
- May have to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
- May require stooping or crouching
Posting ID:
31007
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta