Oscar Smith Middle-Teacher-AVID

Requirements

Chesapeake Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Teacher-Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

Department:
Multiple

Pay Grade: TSS

FLSA Status:
Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs difficult professional work providing teaching and learning services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision may be exercised over assigned paraprofessionals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teaching in a K12 virtual instructional program and online class environment favorable to learning;
• Teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s);
• Teaching special needs students;
• Motivating all students to achieve maximum potential;
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials suitable to the online environment;
• Implements appropriate multimedia and digital content relevant to the online environment;
• Develops individual programs for special needs students taking fully online courses;
• Translates Chesapeake Public Schools curriculum into online learning experiences;
• Promotes integration of the 5 C's competencies, digital citizenship, and STEAM in an online environment;
• Encourages students to think independently, develop, and express original ideas;
• Understands best practices for delivering virtual instruction to elementary, middle, or high school students;
• Able to apply the principles of instructional design to an online course.
• Instructs students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district;
• Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students;
• Develops standards for critical analysis through online group discussions;
• Assesses and evaluates needs of students;
• Provides timely and detailed feedback to students in the learning management system, online gradebook, email, and other approved communication tools;
• Provides instruction and online student support in individual or group sessions;
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior appropriate for an online classroom;
• Formulates and implements behavior modification programs for special needs students;
• Administers standardized state and local assessments in accordance with established procedures;
• Evaluates student progress, maintains appropriate records, and prepares progress reports;
• Communicates with students, school counselors, and parents through email, telephone calls, conferences, and other means;
• Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents;
• Assists students and parents with basic technical support requests relating to the learning management system;
• Maintains professional competence through in-service training, PLC membership, and self-selected continuing education opportunities;
• Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship as required;
• Utilizes available features of the learning management system as well as other approved instructional and administrative technologies,
• Assist in providing information to students, parents, and school personnel about course offerings in the Academy;
• Must have reliable Internet access at home and be able to answer student/parent questions within 24 hours;
• Performs related tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or…