[Hiring] Secondary Virtual School Spanish Teacher @Yukon Public Schools

Role Description

The person in this position must be technologically fluent in general technologies as well as technologies related to teaching, learning and student engagement. The position requires a flexible schedule and a great degree of self-discipline and organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred
• Experience teaching or training in an online or virtual environment preferred
• Valid Oklahoma teacher certification required; multiple grade levels and/or subject levels STRONGLY preferred
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the use of technology, including but not limited to:
  • Learning Management Systems (e.g. Schoology, Seesaw)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Classroom
  • Adobe
  • Online training or teaching software
  • Technologies to facilitate engagement and interaction (e.g. Zoom, video production, etc.)
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively in an online/virtual environment
• Ability to communicate effectively through various communication channels, including video, written and oral

Requirements

• Engage students in an online/virtual environment using effective strategies to encourage self-discipline, time management, and continual progress as well as social-emotional development
• Monitor/grade/review student work on a regular basis; stay within a 24-48 hour window for providing feedback and reviewing progress
• Coach and train students and families on the successful use of technology related to virtual/online instruction
• Serve as a liaison between the student, the parent, and Yukon Public Schools staff
• Effectively communicate with students and parents on a regular basis using Zoom (or other technologies), email or phone
• Monitor student progress on a daily/weekly basis and implement proactive interventions to facilitate academic progress
• Perform administrative tasks on a daily basis, including tracking student grades and progress, managing schedules and meetings, and communicating with school personnel
• Facilitate inventory/checkout process with students and parents for district issued technology device or other district issued resources
• Analyze data on a consistent basis to inform instruction, interventions, and differentiation
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal policies, procedures and laws that apply to employees of Yukon Public Schools
• Effectively engage students in accordance with the district approved software (Florida Virtual School for K-5)
• Clearly articulate deadlines, schedules, procedures, and progress to students and parents
• Engage Yukon Public Schools counselors, administrators, and other supports to proactively address student concerns
• Schedule and conduct parent-teacher conferences no less than once per semester in a virtual setting
• Coordinate with the District Testing Coordinator to facilitate and/or monitor student participation in assessments
• Implement strategies that promote digital citizenship and foster a safe and healthy virtual learning environment

Benefits

• 182 day contract
• Salary Range: Certified teacher payscale based on degree level and classroom teacher experience

Working Conditions

• Required to work from a physical district location, unless otherwise arranged through a telework agreement
• Generally, the job requires 90% sitting, 10% standing/walking
• May experience constant interruptions, inflexible deadlines, and changes to normal routines
• Expected to maintain a class/case load of up to 40 full-time elementary age students
• Schedule may include daytime work, afternoon work, evening work, or weekend work
• Respond to student, staff, and parent communication within 1-2 business days
• Caseload of students is approximately 40 students

Status

• Exempt Certified

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.