WEOC-WAVE Online Content Specialist

Location: WEOC-WASHTENAW ALLIANCE FOR VIRTUAL EDUCATION SUMMARY: The content specialist/coach position facilitates learning gains with at‑risk teenagers and ensures their success at earning a high school diploma. Instructors work in a blended, project‑based learning educational setting providing online instruction, support, and assessment help in areas of certification and expertise with students guiding them in developing and completing curriculum projects that meet Michigan content expectations. In addition, collaboration will take place on a regular basis with other instructional staff. This instructional position is a part‑time remote hourly position covering a year‑round school schedule. Certificate Areas Needed Math (EX) and/or Science (DX or DI), Biology (IA or DA)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work one‑on‑one or in small groups with at‑risk middle and high school students. Instruct in certified content areas online. Provide virtual tutoring in various subjects and assist students as needed using chat, videoconferencing and email. Keep up‑to‑date with subjects that will be taught. Develop and update curriculum. Collaborate regularly with other staff members. Attend required meetings, trainings and participate in professional development. Maintain records (i.e., student work and learning plans). Grade and guide student work. Identify the interests and talents of the students to develop contexts in which they can expand their skills. Encourage students to contribute to online learning communities and engage with the curriculum. Maintain professional and predictable online engagement. Maintain regular and predictable online attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Michigan Teaching Certificate (non‑expired) Possess a solid command of the course material. Possess skills identified by the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers. Experience with online or blended learning. Highly dependable, with excellent communication skills. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Must have personal warmth and approachability. Committed to being a team player.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general educational periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals and professional journals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff and students. Proclivity to persevere and demonstrate a sense of efficacy.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Ability to utilize District technology and maintain proficiency as required. Ability to use a personal computer (PC or MAC) in a networked environment. Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office is required. Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and instruction.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Highly proficient in subject areas of reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in limited standardization situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to bend or twist at the trunk more than the average person. The employee is continuously repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision and ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

Work environment characteristics include varying noise levels from quiet to loud and occasional outdoor work subject to weather conditions.

TERMS

This instructional position is a remote part‑time, hourly position covering a year‑round school schedule. Must complete required background check. Rate of pay $26/hour.

EEO STATEMENT

The Washtenaw Educational Opportunities Consortium is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washtenaw Area Schools Application Consortium