Secondary Teacher, Mathematics (9-12)

Position Details

• Reporting Manager : Supervisor, Grade Level 9-12
• Status : Salary, Exempt
• Type : Regular, Full-Time (12 Months)
• Program : Lone Star Virtual Academy

Overview
As a Secondary Teacher of Mathematics, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional virtual education to secondary students. This position requires experience and knowledge in Mathematics but also a deep understanding of virtual teaching methodologies, technology integration, and the ability to inspire and engage students in an online setting. 

Essential Duties

• Develop and adapt curriculum materials that align with state standards and cater to the diverse learning styles and needs of virtual students.
• Foster a positive and inclusive online learning environment, implementing effective strategies for student engagement, participation, and behavior management.
• Utilize innovative and interactive teaching methods to deliver engaging math lessons, incorporating multimedia resources, discussion forums, and collaborative activities during live sessions during scheduled learning activities.
• Participate in live learning sessions, in addition to preparing recorded learning activities, for all students, with support from the designated Department Chair.
• Design, administer, and assess student assignments, projects, and exams.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to guide students in their academic progress.
• Offer additional support and resources to students who may require extra assistance, ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to succeed.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians, providing updates on student progress, addressing concerns, and collaborating on strategies to support student success.
• Stay informed about best practices in online education, math curriculum developments, and virtual teaching methodologies.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• 2 of years of experience in a relevant role or industry. Remote or virtual experience is preferred for all roles across Stellar Virtual.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
• Desire to put students first
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Commitment to data-driven instructional practices
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to the virtual learning environment.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Workspace) in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, reliable, and secure high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements in Mathematics or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI).

Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
• 11 Company-paid Holidays

State Hiring Eligibility

Primary States: Stellar Virtual actively hires educators in Arizona (AZ), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Missouri (MO), Oregon (OR), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), and Washington (WA).

Limited States: Stellar Virtual may consider candidates residing in Alabama (AL), Arkansas (AR), Colorado (CO), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Illinois (IL), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Massachusetts (MA), Mississippi (MS), New Hampshire (NH), North Carolina (NC), Oklahoma (OK), Pennsylvania (PA), South Carolina (SC), Utah (UT), Virginia (VA), and Wisconsin (WI)

State Eligibility Requirements: Stellar Virtual is currently unable to hire candidates who reside in the following states: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New York, and Rhode Island, or any state not otherwise listed as an approved hiring location for this organization. Applicants residing in any of these states, or in any state not included in Stellar Virtual's approved hiring locations, will not be considered for this position. We encourage candidates to confirm their state of residence aligns with our current hiring footprint before applying.

Employment "At-Will" Statement : For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) : Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.