Teacher - Secondary - English

POSITION SUMMARY:

The teacher supports students and families and instructs and manages courses in an online learning environment. Using school-approved platforms and instructional materials, the teacher presents the course objectives, conducts live class sessions, and facilitates learning through innovative teaching techniques.  Educators work from home and UVA’s offices, and must travel throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing, open house, and graduation. The person in this role will work under all applicable laws, guidelines, and UVA policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the instructional program with synchronous web conferencing sessions and asynchronous instruction
• Completes and records grades on time, providing clear and constructive feedback for all student work
• Conducts parent/guardian conferences
• Develops and updates individual student schedules based on learning goals
• Provides students and parents with alternative learning strategies
• Communicates skillfully with parents, students, and staff
• Attends required meetings
• Collaborates with colleagues and the school’s learning community to monitor student data and make instructional decisions
• Takes part in professional development training
• Supports curriculum development and lesson creation
• Proctors state testing as directed
• Works under all applicable laws, guidelines, and UVA policies
• Performs all other duties as assigned

DISCLAIMER:

This job description summarizes the essential job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to clarify the general nature and scope of this job position’s role in the organization. The job description does not list every task that an employee may be expected to perform. An employee assigned an unlawful duty or task should report the assignment to the Director of Human Resources. This job description does not list job duties or responsibilities in any order of importance.

All UVA employees, regardless of their classification or position, are employed on an at-will basis. This means that each employee’s employment is termin-able at the will of the employer or the school at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. No officer, agent, representative, or employee of UVA has any authority to enter into any agreement with any employee or applicant for employment other than on an at-will basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Certified and qualified to teach the subject area in Louisiana

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Student Focus:  Seeks to understand the needs of students and makes decisions that are made with the student's best interests and needs in mind.  Establishes and maintains an organizational culture where strong relationships are created and maintained with students.
• Professional Decorum:  Displays appropriate and respectful behavior, conduct, and etiquette expected in a professional setting adhering to maintaining a positive attitude.
• Servant Leader:  Serves and supports others with empathy, listening, and assisting with developing other leaders. Prioritizes team members and creates a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Adaptable:  Can adjust based on circumstance or situation, processes, requirements, or technologies; can navigate an ever-changing world.
• Organized:  Remains focused on priorities, meets deadlines, and accomplishes tasks systematically. Ensures systems are designed to support all work levels and workflows.
• Compassionate / Empathy:  Understands and shares the feelings of colleagues or employees by demonstrating active listening, using emotional intelligence, and offering assistance.
• Problem Solver:  Identifies challenges, and works on complex situations by developing effective solutions through reasoning, and strategic thinking.
• Soft Skills:  Has personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that assist with efficient communication, and collaboration while maintaining an emotional balance.
• Action Oriented: Results-driven, proactive, and student-driven to make data-informed decisions to achieve goals.
• Team Development, Collaboration, and Coordination:  Provides shared goals that foster trust, support, and communication. Cross-collaborationation and coordination with multi-departmental tasks or projects..
• Self-Awareness:  Understands his/her strengths and weaknesses and effectively balances strengths and weaknesses with others on the team.  Actively seeks constructive feedback from others and looks for opportunities for self-development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee typically performs in this job position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

BENEFITS:

Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; basic life; short-term disability; long-term disability; 403(b) retirement plan; employee assistance program; flexible spending account.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.