Middle School English Teacher

Job PostingPassionate educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Carolus Online Academy (COA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!The mission of Carolus Online Academy (COA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!The Middle School English Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Middle School English Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. Middle School English Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12's learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student's learning toward established goals. Middle School English Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school.This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for studentsCommitment to personalizing learning for all studentsDemonstrates a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectationsDifferentiates instruction based on student level of masteryAugments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coachMaintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progressPrepares students for high stakes standardized testsUnderstands that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely mannerSupports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies and proceduresTravels as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by schoolRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree ANDActive state teaching license ANDAbility to clear required background checkDesired Qualification:Experience working with proposed age group.Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment.Experience with online learning platforms.Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions.Receptive to receiving coaching regularly with administrators and teacher trainers.Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum.Work Environment: This position is virtual.Job Type: RegularThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesStride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.