Virtual High School Social Studies Teacher

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Virtual High School Social Studies Teachers 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. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state tasting and student events.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips and attend these events in person
• Complete course set up for each course within the Learning Management System
• Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction
• Travel to support required face to face state testing annually
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Track and maintain contact with each student
• Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific academic accountability goals.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues
• Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
• Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond
• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas and grade levels
• Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students
• Review student level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments

Qualifications:

• Ability to properly manage confidential information
• Ability to supervise students in all school settings
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred
• Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Current state teaching license in appropriate content area
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Preferred two years' experience teaching

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