SY Secondary Grade Band AP Spanish Teacher

SY 24-25 Secondary Grade Band 9-12 Spanish Teacher

The Secondary Grade Band 9-12 Instructional Teacher is a highly qualified, certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. This role provides an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum along, and a data-driven and student-centered instructional model.

Essential Functions:

• Implements instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagement
• Creates instructional resources to meet the varying needs of students
• Takes ownership for student's academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student's achievement
• Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests
• Analyzes student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed
• Participates in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth
• Open and available to being coached on a regular basis by administrators and instructional coaches
• Adapts course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools
• Submits grades and required student work ensuring student academic honesty and integrity
• Organizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, marketing events or other extracurricular activities as required
• Travels to testing sites to proctor state exams
• Participates in committees as required

Other Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Student Management Roles
• Instructional Roles
• Grading Roles
• Communication Roles
• Meeting/Outing Roles
• Professional Roles
• Relationship Building
• Supervisory Responsibilities

Competencies:

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Integrity/Ethics
• Teamwork
• Professionalism

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education AND Two (2) years of experience teaching in grades 9-12 OR Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses:

• GA PSC Education Certificate in required content area for grades 9-12
• Gifted certification or endorsement for all Honors and Advanced Placement instructional positions, if applicable
• Advanced Placement (APSI) training for all Advanced Placement instructional positions, if applicable
• TKES/LKES credentialed
• Meet requirements for Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT)

Other

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Federal, State, District and other applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned activities and applicable duties
• Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking
• Knowledge of state content standards and ability to align those with the curriculum
• Ability to communicate well with school personnel, parents, students, and district office staff while complying with the confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies
• Ability to display a professional attitude in working with school personnel and parents
• Must be able to manage large volumes of paperwork and maintain adequate records
• Proficient knowledge of computers, online curriculums/tools, and various operating systems
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Desire to research and learn new technology skills and platforms
• Ability to interact positively with school leadership, teachers, administrators, and support staff
• Must be an advocate for virtual learning and believe in the mission of Georgia Cyber Academy
• Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports
• Familiarity with online learning environment
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Project, Visio, One Note, and G-Suite
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to deadlines
• Strong critical thinking, planning, and writing skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate and communicate effectively within a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects within established deadlines
• Dependable, able to work under…