Virtual Middle School Science Teacher

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Missouri @ Atlanta About Us The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Missouri at Atlanta is a K–12 tuition-free online public school serving students across the state. Our unique approach focuses on academic and personal growth through individualized learning plans, helping students feel safe, happy, and successful while utilizing advanced technology to master their studies. We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will berequiredseveral times per year to support in person state testing and student events. Eligibility: Open to residents of Missouri Aboutthe Opportunity Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas and grade levels Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific academic accountability goals Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices Complete course set up for each course within the Learning Management System Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily Track andmaintaincontact with each student Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress ReportsofStudents Review student level datafrequentlyto inform instructional program adjustments Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond Communicate regularly with familiesregardingthe academic and social-emotional growth of their child Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips and attend these events in person Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually Perform other duties as assigned About You CurrentStateteaching license inappropriate contentarea Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards Preferred two years’ experience teaching High levelof comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring High quality written and verbal communication skills Highproficiencyin Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook Ability toproperly manageconfidential information Ability to stand for up to90 minutesat a time Ability to supervise students in all school settings Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred About Us “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widelydifferto reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick‑and‑mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers forprovidingexceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. We offer the following benefits: Life benefits – time & peace of mind Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Voluntary short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance Career benefits – keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical and mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Virtual Preparatory Academy of Missouri @ Atlanta’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virtual Preparatory Academy of Missouri @ Atlanta