[Hiring] Educational Specialist @Fossil Distance Learning Program

Role Description

This position is a full-time commitment. Significant outside employment is not feasible. Candidates must live in the state of Oregon to be considered for this position.

Under the general supervision of the Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. Directors, this position performs a variety of tasks with the major responsibility being that of providing exceptional instructional-related services for families and students participating in a virtual schooling program.

Instructional-related services shall include:

• Communication
• Skill development
• Expansion of knowledge
• Development of reasoning abilities

The use of independent judgment and decision-making is required in many matters not having established rules, regulations, policies, or precedents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current State of Oregon Teaching License
• Endorsements as required by the Oregon Department of Education with the appropriate endorsement in areas of assignment. Educational Specialists must have obtained the TSPC Elementary-Multiple Subjects or its equivalent license endorsement
• One year of successful teaching experience within the subject area OR successful completion of an Oregon instructional internship program
• Three years experience, preferred
• Must have a dedicated workspace free from distractions with consistent and reliable high-speed internet access for teleconferencing
• Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies
• Able to adequately meet legal requirements for performing this position
• Ability to pass required background checks
• Obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Candidates must live in the state of Oregon to be considered for this position

Requirements

• Guide instructional plans according to individual student needs using a variety of curricula and virtual tools
• Initiate, plan, and carry out regular and required parent/student meetings via technology platforms
• Complete daily and monthly reports
• Answer and respond to student portfolio submissions, report cards, emails, texts, and phone calls on a daily basis
• Maintain tracking/spreadsheet of student and family data
• Communicate and meet with the Special Ed team as caseload requires
• Attend and participate in all required company and program virtual meetings
• Plan and teach weekly virtual classes
• Travel to and manage field trips in a variety of locations
• Give, receive, and incorporate feedback
• Contribute to the continuous innovation that is required of a unique distance learning program
• Use a variety of computer software, including Google Suite for Education, and MS Excel
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. will pay 100% family premium for family Major Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. is not a PERS employer but does contribute up to 15% of salary to the 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• Company Paid Life and AD&D insurance.