Job Description:
Job Description
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.
Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Florida Cyber Charter Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of Florida Cyber Charter Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
The Master Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line environment. Teachers provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. Additionally, the Master Teacher supports the school leadership team and mentors teachers and supporting virtual academy (VA) efforts to improve student performance.
This is a full-time position.
Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
Essential Functions
:The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Mentors teachers in the school providing coaching and informal evaluation; Strives to proactively address identified needs and support VA efforts to improve student performance;
- Orients teachers, communicates requirements, sets and enforces deadlines, maintains regular office hours to support teachers and students; Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support from both the homeroom teacher and the Master teacher;
- Learns the entire K12 curriculum for assigned grade levels and is able to demonstrate knowledge of how state standards align with it; Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools;
- Takes ownership for student's academic progress and attendance, communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student's achievement by supporting the homeroom teachers in their efforts, establishes and maintains a positive rapport with families and teachers, conducts data driven conferences with teachers
- Supports teachers with curricular and instructional issues, balances the flexibility of the K12 curriculum with Academy policies and procedures,
- Master Teachers focus on one or more ongoing tasks/projects related to managing school operations such as: recruiting/interviewing teaching candidates; training new teachers; implementing teacher evaluation processes; assisting with student-teacher matching; maintaining uniformity among teaching procedures; developing and implementing school policies/procedures; acting as a curriculum expert for a grade level/series of grade levels; coordinating aspects of testing readiness; assisting teachers in addressing low attendance and progress issues; preparing regular reports/facilitating communications; and assisting with marketing events.
- Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies and procedures.
- Travels as required (on average once per month and/or up to 25% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school.
OTHER Duties & Responsibilities:The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned.
- Assists with the development and implementation all policies and procedures related to teaching and learning;
- Helps develop and implement a data driven program design that has synergy with K12 curriculum;
- Collaborates with peers in order to provide a positive experience for students;
- Assists with the promotion of professional development of teachers through the implementation of Data Driven Instruction;
- Assists with the development and dissemination of "best practices" in the virtual school setting;
- Plans/implements data driven professional learning activities;
- Work collaboratively with others to achieve school performance goals;
- Serves as a liaison between parents and teachers along with the school administrative team;
- Presents and leads various meeting school department/team meetings;
- Travels to, participates and presents in regular staff meetings and professional development sessions;
- Maintains records regarding students in accordance with school policy and state requirements; prepares reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed.
Required MINIMUM Qualifications
:
- Bachelor's degree AND
- Active state teaching license AND
- Ability to clear required background check AND
- Three (3) years of successful teaching experience including experience as a virtual teacher OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Florida 5 Year Professional Elementary AND Reading AND ESOL endorsements
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:Must reside in the state of Florida
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Educational Leadership Certification
- Knowledgeable of state and charter school law and regulations
- Knowledgeable of the State Performance Standards
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
- Experienced in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and able to learn specific student management system(s)
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 essential functions.
- This position is virtual
Job Type
Regular
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
