ACCEL SCHOOLS Temporary Teacher of Record (Virtual) Salary in the United States

Virtual Preparatory Academy at Lucerne is seeking highly-qualified Temporary Teachers of Record who are dedicated to providing a superior education for all students!  We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. 

The Temporary Teacher of Record is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subjects(s) following the approved curriculum for a 6-week learning period.  Additionally, the Temporary Teacher of Record is responsible for student safety, effective collaboration and attention to each student’s readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline and welfare. The Temporary Teacher of Record may teach in a variety of virtual, elementary and/or secondary educational, individual, and group teaching settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends and actively participates in weekly program meetings with other teachers, support staff, and the program lead and/or administrator as needed.
• Works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of the Director.
• Works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers and support staff to address the needs of the students.
• Supports the school's mission, vision, and goals.
• Ensures the Course of Study for each student, indicating curriculum used in Core Subject Areas, encompassing the Common Core standards focusing on intervention and/or enrichment for each student.
• Effectively communicates weekly feedback concerning the expectation of achievement with respect to learning goals.
• Calls, emails, texts or Skype students to contact families at least once a week.
• Meets with the Program Director to collect student work completed per week; and provides assistance with collection of work.
• Records student work completed and identifies student work missing; and works with administration to collect missing assignments.
• Completes all compliance documentation, including master agreements, attendance records, portfolio of work samples, and assignment and work records for each student.
• Assigns additional student work if needed.
• Responds to parent, student, and administrative inquiries within 24 hours of contact.
• Provides instructional and intervention support for students who are not meeting academic expectations.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the school and other professional growth activities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of K-12 grade children.
• Principles, theories, practices, methods, and techniques used in curriculum development, instruction, and assessment.
• Procedures and best practices that promote appropriate student conduct.
• Educational research concerning extrinsic and intrinsic student motivation.
• Guidance and Special Education practices and procedures.
• Applicable sections of the Education Code and other applicable laws.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to foster teamwork in a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to direct, motivate, listen to, and establish effective rapport with students and parents.
• Ability to analyze and assess student learning.
• Ability to use technology in an effective manner for teaching, communicating, analyzing, and reporting.
• Ability to motivate students to develop the skills, attitudes, and understanding needed to set a good foundation for secondary level education, in accordance with each student's ability.
• Ability to maintain professional, cordial relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to monitor children in learning environments.
• Ability to use good judgment in making reasonable decisions or recommendations in conjunction with other staff members and/or administrative leadership.
• Ability to solve problems and take responsibility for a variety of situations in a reasonable manner where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• BA or BS from an accredited college or university
• Valid California Multiple Subject Credential or Intern Credential
• NCLB Compliant
• ELL Authorization - CLAD, BCLAD desirable
• Passed CBEST
• Negative TB Test or Risk Assessment Questionnaire
• DOJ Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid CA Driver’s License
• First Aid/ CPR Certification

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, bonafide occupational qualification exists.