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QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT Quincy Innovation Academy 9-12 Online Learning Teacher Supervisor: Building Principal Salary Range: QEA Salary Schedule Location/Assignment: Quincy Innovation Academy Conditions of work: 180 days/1FTE SUMMARY: Quincy Innovation Academy provides multiple learning pathways designed to meet the diverse needs of Quincy School District students. The Online Learning Teacher supports high school students enrolled in both synchronous and asynchronous online courses utilizing the Edgenuity course platform across a variety of subject areas. The teacher builds strong relationships with students through regular weekly meetings to monitor progress, provide feedback, set goals, and support academic success. The position also includes providing in person intervention and instructional support when students need additional assistance. Responsibilities include ongoing communication with parents and guardians, maintaining accurate student records, and completing all documentation required to ensure compliance with Washington State Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) program requirements. In addition, the Online Learning Teacher provides direct instruction for targeted support courses, which may include Civics, Current World Problems, or other courses based on student and program needs. The ideal candidate is committed to personalized learning, student engagement, and helping students make consistent progress toward graduation and postsecondary goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Teaches students the content, skills, and attitudes to be successful in the mastery of WA state learning standards
• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students both in person and in an online setting
• Communicates students' academic and social emotional learning progress in meetings with students, parents, and other staff
• Creates learning plans with online learning students and their families that are compliant with OSPI Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) guidelines for online learning
• Plans and prepares well organized series of learning opportunities and activities; established objectives to ensure mastery of district outcomes.
• Manages and adapts online courseware to meet student needs and address priority learning standards.
• Assesses and evaluates student achievement; gives frequent, actionable feedback on student learning, adapts and modifies techniques and material for effectiveness as necessary for student progress and success; seeks and recommends special assistance as appropriate.
• Assists students in developing social emotional skills and responsible behaviors; models appropriate behavior; maintains and provides fair and consistent classroom management with both in person and virtual classroom groups.
• Acknowledges, discusses, rewards, and corrects student behavior; disciplines students as necessary and maintains student safety.
• Evaluates and records student progress; prepares progress and grade reports as required; administers assessments as necessary.
• Attends or participates in all required staff meetings, committees, team building, field trips and other activities.
• May occasionally need to drive students in a district vehicle. Must get the necessary Type II driving endorsement to transport students in district vehicles.
• Teaches students how to learn and to gather and filter information through personal interaction, print, and web-based sources
• Curates supplemental educational resources to support students' growth toward WA state learning standards.
• Work collaboratively with other school staff to support school initiatives and school improvement activities
• Utilize technology effectively to meet professional expectations, keep records, and communicate with students, parents, and staff regularly
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to keep confidentiality and show initiative when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Teaches students the content, skills, and attitudes to be successful in the mastery of WA State learning standards.
• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students both in person and in an online setting.
• Communicates students' academic and social emotional learning progress in meetings with students, parents, and other staff.
• Creates learning plans with online learning students and their families that are compliant with OSPI Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) guidelines for online learning.
• Plans and prepares well organized series of learning opportunities and activities; establishes clear learning objectives to ensure mastery of targeted skills and content.
• Manages and adapts online courseware to meet student needs and address priority learning standards.
• Assesses and evaluates student achievement; gives frequent, actionable feedback on student learning; adapts and modifies techniques and material for effectiveness as necessary for student progress and success; seeks and recommends special assistance as appropriate.
• Assists students in developing social emotional skills and responsible behaviors; models appropriate behavior; maintains and provides fair and consistent classroom management with both in person and virtual classroom groups.
• Acknowledges, discusses, rewards, and corrects student behavior; disciplines students as necessary and maintains student safety.
• Evaluates and records student progress; prepares progress and grade reports as required; administers assessments as necessary.
• Attends or participates in all required staff meetings, committees, team building activities, field trips, and other activities.
• Occasionally drives students in a district passenger vehicle. Training will be provided for the candidate to obtain the necessary Type II driving endorsement to transport students in district cars.
• Teaches students how to learn and to gather and filter information through personal interaction, print, and web based sources.
• Curates supplemental educational resources to support students' growth toward WA State learning standards.
• Works collaboratively with other school staff to develop and support school initiatives and school improvement activities.
• Utilizes technology effectively to meet professional expectations, maintain records, and communicate regularly with students, parents, and staff.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Demonstrates strong human relations and interpersonal skills, maintains confidentiality, and shows initiative when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently have or will have by the start date a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with a related endorsement. Secondary endorsement in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science or Math preferred. Other endorsements may be considered.
• Knowledge of multiple content subject areas and ability to utilize effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
• Proficiency in reading and writing in English with strong digital and oral communication skills. Establish and maintain effective, positive communication and working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.
• Ability to design and implement both in person and online lessons in a multi grade, multi subject program with a diverse range of student learning needs.
• Skill using digital education technology software tools
• Experience teaching in a multi age classroom preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques. • Use necessary equipment, computers, tools, or software. • Direct para educator teaching assistants • Set and maintain high expectations of students. • Ability to gain respect and confidence of students and community through the modeling of appropriate behavior, methods and attire. • Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: • Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull. • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. PROCEDURE:
• Application Online at www.qsd.wednet.edu
• Click on “Employment” and “Current Openings TalentEd”
• All applications must be submitted online through the TalentEd system. For questions regarding the TalentEd system, please contact Velma Flores 509-787-4571.
• Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and School Board approval.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility. Quincy School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Nik Bergman, Superintendent [email protected], 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Victoria Hodge, Special Programs Director, [email protected], 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Nik Bergman, Assistant Superintendent, [email protected], 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer