Synchronous Virtual Social Studies Teacher

Job purpose

The virtual teacher is responsible for providing all aspects of synchronous learning for students. Using the district LMS, the VT will provide both live instruction, support, assessing student learning, and differentiating instruction, while providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.

Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years knowledge and experience teaching the K-12 curriculum

• Knowledge and experience teaching in a virtual environment

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Minimum of 3 years experience and knowledge of technology and media resources and systems

• Demonstrates a strong connection between curriculum and technology integration

Qualification Requirements

• Holds a current NC teaching License (or other state equivalent)

• Able to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Essential Functions

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective teaching strategies.

• Understand developmental appropriateness of materials and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

• Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods; provides progress and interim reports for feedback.

• Communicates with parents in a timely manner; maintains positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents and community.

• Protects students, equipment, materials and facilities taking necessary and reasonable precautions.

• Upholds and enforces board policy, district goals, administrative procedures and school rules and regulations. Adheres to health and safety policies.

• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.

• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory; Attends workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff, department, curricular development and committee meetings and staff-development session as required.

• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.

• Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned.

Standard I: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

• Teachers lead in their classrooms.

• Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school.

• Teachers lead the teaching profession.

• Teachers advocate for schools and students.

• Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards.

Standard II: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students

• Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults. Teachers encourage an environment that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible.

• Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world.

• Teachers treat students as individuals.

• Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs.

• Teachers work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students.

Standard III: Teachers Know the Content They Teach

• Teachers align their instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

• Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty.

• Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines.

• Teachers make instruction relevant to students.

Standard IV: Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students

• Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students.

• Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students.

• Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.

• Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction.

• Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities.

• Teachers communicate effectively.

• Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned.

Standard V: Teachers Reflect on Their Practice

• Teachers analyze student learning.

• Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals.

• Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment.