Aiken Innovate Virtual Teacher Middle School Science 2023-2024

Position Title: AIKEN iNNOVATE Virtual Teacher

Department: INSTRUCTION

Reports To: AIKEN iNNOVATE Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY:
Aiken iNNOVATE Virtual Teachers are expected to facilitate from an assigned ACPSD location and provide virtual instruction for full-time virtual students. Before the start of each session, virtual teachers personalize and prepare their courses for instructional use. Teachers will communicate with students, parents, counselors and administrators to make sure student needs are being met. Teachers will facilitate live virtual instruction daily and assist students with questions about the course content. Additionally, virtual teachers will assist students and parents in technology issues that arise in the course they are teaching. Aiken iNNOVATE Virtual Teachers will regularly monitor student progress, update grades within 48 hours and respond to all communications from students, parents, and administrators within 24 hours. Aiken iNNOVATE teachers will be responsible for multiple preps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hold daily office hours.
• Communicate with virtual program supervisors and school level principals on a regular basis.
• Personalize and cultivate a positive virtual learning environment.
• Actively progress monitor student work.
• Update grades weekly.
• Communicate with parents and students on a regular basis.
• Document student attendance.
• Participate in district professional learning communities and required trainings/meetings for virtual teachers.
• Facilitate live, interactive virtual instruction for students and parents through Microsoft Teams.
• Be familiar with district virtual course materials and supplemental materials.
• Participate in Virtual Learning Training August 2-5.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Develop and maintain course material on Schoology and/or Virtual SC.
• Utilize ACPSD Instructional Technology programs, software and hardware to maximize virtual teaching and learning.
• Ensure all students have access to virtual and supplemental materials.
• Adhere to all Aiken County Public School teacher requirements and deadlines.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Aiken County Public School District employs highly qualified virtual teachers who:

• Are enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
• Can meet the rigorous demands of online teaching and can manage those demands.
• Are passionate about and have a proven track record of meeting the individual needs of all students.
• Hold a valid and current South Carolina teaching certificate in the needed content area.
• Have a propensity for collaboration and a willingness to be a part of our content team.
• Are experienced in the use and incorporation of instructional technology tools in their teaching.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Current ACPSD Employee.

Valid South Carolina Certificate in the specific content and course to be taught.

Minimum of three years teaching experience. Virtual Teaching Endorsement preferred.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid SC Professional Teaching License
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises assigned students.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and instructional manuals. Ability to provide instruction to students through written explanation or recorded demonstrations. Ability to write content aligned activities and formative assessments. Ability to provide written communication with students, parents, and counselors,
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data. Ability to apply basic concepts of statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise in the course they are teaching. Ability to supervise students in a virtual classroom. Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the “chain of command” as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software. Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and administration. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually. Passion for helping students learn and have the knowledge and skills to help student find new ways to look at difficult skills and concepts they do not understand.
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 regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Some driving required.
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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

190 Days

Teacher Pay Scale

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.