[Hiring] Classroom Teacher-Virtual Advanced Placement-Social Studies @Memphis Shelby County Schools

Role Description

This position is responsible for professional virtual instruction in the AP Academy designed to provide academic development for students in specific grades/subject areas to prepare them to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.

• Creates a virtual educational environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and needs of the students.
• Prepares virtual instructional materials for assigned virtual courses to support the number of sections and/or courses regardless of location of virtual delivery.
• Utilizes the College Board approved curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students.
• Maintains an online platform for the dissemination, submission, and review of student work.
• Reviews virtual student submissions to formatively assess student progress and respond accordingly.
• Develops a variety of virtual classroom instructional groupings and utilizes higher levels of thinking skills.
• Utilizes intense classroom effectiveness, demonstrated through evaluations and unique virtual classroom lessons and strategies.
• Instructs students using virtual educational strategies and techniques to improve various skills.
• Establishes and enforces a standard of virtual behavior contributing to high student engagement.
• Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on an established timetable and provides progress reports.
• Administers practice AP exams virtually and in-person per College Board practice test security policy.
• Confers with parents and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.
• Mentors current AP teachers and/or teachers being trained for AP classes.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District and school regulations.
• Possesses a highly developed and specialized content knowledge, beyond the bachelor's degree level.
• Participates in professional development provided by the District, College Board, and otherwise required.
• Demonstrates growth in student learning and leadership in professional development.
• Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing online student conduct.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate.
• Prior virtual instruction experiences preferred.
• Knowledge of Canvas Learner Management System and Microsoft Teams preferred.
• Ability to operate a computer, use appropriate software applications, and operate video recording equipment required.

Requirements

• Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience.
• Master’s Degree = 2 years plus required years of experience preferred.

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