[Hiring] Virtual Arkansas Online English Language Arts Teacher @Arch Ford

Role Description

The Virtual Arkansas English Language Arts online teacher is responsible for following the established curriculum and for providing instruction to students in a virtual learning environment. The teacher leverages the capabilities of the digital tools, the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), the Student Information System (SIS), and the course itself to effectively deliver lessons, assess student progress and learning, provide personalized feedback, and identify and intervene with students who are demonstrating difficulty in mastering the standards, learning objectives, and goals of the course.

• Effectively utilize the Virtual Arkansas technology systems, programs, software, and platforms to perform duties and deliver instruction
• Plan, prepare, and design live (synchronous) digital lessons and assignments
• Learn and utilize effective synchronous and asynchronous student engagement strategies
• Monitor and track student attendance to synchronous sessions
• Implement intervention and enrichment strategies, based on assessment data and mastery of standards
• Utilize effective and efficient student feedback tools and strategies
• Monitor student progress and respond appropriately to the needs of the students
• Implement effective/efficient communication strategies with students and local digital learning facilitators
• Attend and participate in required professional development, department-level collaborative teams, intervention meetings, and other required meetings
• Meet at least once weekly with the local facilitator(s) to coordinate upcoming lessons and strategies
• Maintain availability for students throughout each school week
• Deliver and respond to communications, including emails and messages, in a timely manner
• Collaborate with all stakeholders (e.g. students, parents, colleagues, local school facilitators, supervisors, etc.) for the purpose of establishing and maintaining effective professional communication and positive relationships
• Implement ELL, IEP, and 504 goals and accommodations into lessons and assessments
• Maintain a professional home office
• Make occasional site visits to schools to foster relationships with students and school staff
• Complete other duties as assigned consistent with online, digital teaching

Qualifications

• Arkansas licensure in assigned area (6-12 English Language Arts)
• Teaching license must indicate Science of Reading proficiency
• Minimum of a B.A. or B.S. required
• Employee must earn the 115/4051 licensure code, Online Teaching K-12, within two academic years of being hired, if applicable. Virtual Arkansas will provide the prescribed program of study and will pay the initial exam fee required to meet the DESE licensure requirements.

Requirements

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times, stressful environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills
• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to monitor, analyze, and interpret student data to then make informed decisions related to student progress and success
• Desire and ability to learn and adapt to new and emerging technologies and teaching strategies

Benefits

• This position will be hired through the Arch Ford Education Cooperative; however, employee may reside and work remotely in a location that has robust Internet connectivity, per the terms of the Virtual Arkansas Telework Agreement.
• Virtual Arkansas teachers are engaged in their teaching duties, 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., from their home office, although periodic travel may be required.
• Attending scheduled and required in-person meetings (e.g., annual start-of-school meeting) with the understanding that these required meetings do not qualify for travel reimbursement.
• Salary will be commensurate with years of experience and education level, and will correspond to the Virtual Arkansas 190 contract day certified salary schedule.

Other Information

• Please attach: Cover letter, Resume, College Transcripts, Teaching license, Contact information for three professional references
• Contact Person: Direct questions to Ms. Rachael Walston at [email protected]
• Location: Plumerville, Arkansas (Remote)
• Department: Virtual Arkansas
• Employment Type: Full-Time