Online School Seeking Substitute Teachers
Idaho Virtual Academy •Online / Remote •Substitute: Teachers •Not Applicable •Temporary / Seasonal •Posted 4D ago
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Idaho Virtual Academy: K12 Substitute Teacher
When you join the team at the Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA), you join a team of dedicated professionals working all over the state in a virtual environment to ensure the success of our families and students who are using the K12 curriculum to meet their education needs. We are committed to our mission and vision statements.
The core philosophy of the Idaho Virtual Academy is that all young people can achieve academic excellence if they are provided rigorous instruction, high standards, informed guidance, and individual attention. Although we use the computer and other digital learning tools, we believe that education is primarily a human endeavor that relies on caring individuals, involved parents, and committed teachers.
We are excited that you are considering joining the Idaho Virtual Academy staff, and we present this job description to you to communicate openly and honestly about the requirements and benefits of being on the IDVA team.
• IDVA Mission: Building a community of engaged learners.
• IDVA Vision: Empowering every student to learn at high levels.
• IDVA Goal: One year of academic growth for all students.
IDVA Standards:
• Instruction: Plan and teach engaging lessons that are aligned to the K12 curriculum and state standards.
• School Culture: Support and contribute to maintaining and fostering a positive school culture.
• Data Driven Instruction: Utilize data to drive instruction and provide intervention and/or enrichment.
• Assessment: Supporting students in the completion of diagnostic, interim, benchmark, and state assessments.
• Professional Development: Actively participate in and seek out professional development opportunities.
• Professional Learning Communities: Meet regularly with a team of educators to share expertise and to work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students.
Professional Responsibilities:
• Commit to supporting IDVA’s school mission and vision
• Commit to a positive school culture
• Commit to teamwork and collaboration – Professional Learning Community
• Follow guidelines outlined in IDVA certificated employee handbook
• Maintain a home office in which interruptions are kept to a minimum to maintain professionalism in terms of job responsibilities
• Adhere to assigned deadlines
• Positive, consistent, and effective communication with administration, colleagues, parents and students
Substitute Teacher Expectations:
Academics
o Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate in the session
o Assign classwork as necessary, according to lesson plans
o Create lesson plans, grade classwork, and tests and attend parent-teacher conferences as needed or assigned.
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Instruction
o Identify, unpack, and teach essential standards
o Track attendance, class data, and set recordings
o Respond to live class absences with phone calls and email communication
o Provide general education, intervention, and enrichment instruction
o Modify teaching styles to fit learning styles of various students
o Maintain a well-managed classroom and a positive learning environment
School Culture
o Communicate with families to offer engagement and academic support (document conversations)
o Promote positive, consistent, and effective communication by responding to phone calls and emails from colleagues and families/students within 24 hours.
Professional Development/Training
o Complete all required K12 new online teacher training
o Training will be provided by the teacher you are subbing for.
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to pass required background check
Certificates and Licenses: Teaching License
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS:
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating effectively with parents/guardians, students, and school staff.
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; general computer/web proficiency; familiarity entering/retrieving information in a database
• Committed to increasing customer satisfaction, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems when appropriate, handles customer questions and complaints, communicates with customers, handles service problems politely and efficiently, always available for customers, follows procedure to solve customer problems, understands company products and services, maintains pleasant and professional image
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Professional experience
• Familiarity with local/state/federal laws and reporting pertaining to Idaho
• Experience with distance learning
• Customer service experience
• Experience in a charter school environment
• Previous experience in a school setting
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This is a home- based position
• Must be a resident of the state of Idaho and currently reside in the state.
The above job description 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.
Compensation: 4 hours or less daily: $60/day. More than 4 hours daily: $100/day.
The school will only consider top candidates with relevant experience and a proven track record. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume & copy of their Idaho Education Credential to: Mike Groshong, HR Mgr. at: mgroshong@k12.com.
Our school is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Education required
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Must be a resident of the state of Idaho.
Experience required
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Skills required
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Benefits
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Idaho Virtual Academy is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.