[Hiring] Part-Time Certified Online ELA, Social Studies, and Electives Teacher @Student Choice High School

Role Description

Part-Time Certified Online ELA, Social Studies, and Electives Teacher - FULLY Remote

Student Choice High School invites students ages 16-21 to earn their high school diploma through our flexible online program. We offer a unique learning environment where certified teachers and support staff are available on demand to provide individualized instruction along with social and emotional guidance. This personalized approach is paired with a standards-based curriculum that supports self-paced learning, continuous progress monitoring, and comprehensive assessment tools. By working closely with each student, we ensure they have the resources and one-on-one mentorship needed to successfully complete their secondary education.

Part-Time employment equivalent to 18 hours per week. The schedule depends on student needs, courses, and assignment support and is highly flexible. Part-time employees play an ‘on-call’ role for students. Some nights/weekend availability will be required, in addition to availability during business hours. Our Online Program enrolls, graduates, and supports students 365 days a year!

• Starting Range: $32.10 - $39.08 per hour, based on experience and level of education.
• PTO: Four hours of PTO are earned each month.
• Eligible for Bonus Opportunities.
• This is a fully remote position. Staff laptop provided.

Qualifications

• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Highly qualified ELA teaching certification with SEI Endorsement
• Previous experience with online course facilitation.
• Desire to positively impact adolescents and adults ages 16-21
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Consistently positive customer service
• Strong student-focused work ethic

Requirements

• Manage primary instruction for ELA, Social Studies, and elective courses while serving as the EL Coordinator to provide integrated support for English Learners as required.
• Monitor and ensure the efficacy of “Academic Assurances,” which define the district’s academic policies and procedures.
• Deliver personalized instruction and real-time support through phone, messaging, video, and virtual meetings, including availability outside regular business hours (7:30 am- 4:00 pm Mountain Standard Time) to meet specific student needs.
• Tailor instructional strategies and communication styles to respect the diverse maturity levels, life experiences, and legal requirements of both minor and adult learners.
• Foster a positive learning environment by responding efficiently to individual student needs and proactively conducting outreach to students, as well as parents or guardians of minor students.
• Monitor and analyze student progress data to drive individualized success and participate in IEP meetings to support specialized student requirements.
• Conduct frequent, proactive academic outreach to ensure continuous course progress and academic achievement for students.
• Collaborate respectfully with all stakeholders to achieve program goals and uphold the vision, mission, and core values of Student Choice High School.
• Promote digital citizenship and provide technical guidance to help students navigate the learning management system and overcome barriers to engagement.
• Identify and report indicators of student distress or neglect in accordance with mandated reporting laws while maintaining strict confidentiality of student records under FERPA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Four hours of PTO earned each month.
• Eligible for Bonus Opportunities.
• Staff laptop provided for remote work.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and school statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• An innate passion for student success and persistence in providing individualized support.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing Google Workspace.

Desired Qualifications

• High school assistant or Classroom teaching experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of online learning environments along with the instructional strategies of both pedagogy and andragogy.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. This is a sedentary role that may require sitting for extended periods, frequent computer screen viewing, cell phone use, and manual dexterity for typing and data entry.