Cobb Virtual Academy Online Content Specialist – Social Studies

Job Overview

Certified – Position – Teacher Job Number

Start Date 10/24/2025 Open Date 10/20/2025 Closing Date 10/22/2025

POSITION TITLE:

Cobb Virtual Academy (CVA) Online Content Specialist – Social Studies

JOB CODE: 114B DIVISION:
Accountability, Research & Grants

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Teacher DEPARTMENT:
Cobb Virtual Academy WORKDAYS: 208

REPORTS TO:

Director, Cobb Virtual Academy (CVA)

PAY GRADE: CZ00, Based on CIT (4,5,6, or
7) FLSA:
Exempt PAY FREQUENCY:
Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
An experienced teacher-leader who manages the development and review of online courses for Social Studies that are aligned to state and local standards. Ensures activities are completed by the designated deadline and serves as the Social Studies resource for CVA. Facilitates online instruction and employs innovative problem-solving techniques to accomplish objectives.

REVISION DATE (S): 8/24

• Educational Level: Bachelor's degree in education or related field required
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in Social Studies (9-12) required
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of five years teaching experience
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  Proficiency in MS Office software, ability to develop, write and implement online lessons, online teaching or experience building Social Studies curricula for online courses (preferred), knowledge of the National Standards of Quality Online Learning, strong knowledge of state and local Social Studies standards, knowledge of instructional strategies for student success in Social Studies, and ability to work independently on a deadline with great attention to detail

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Assists in organizing and managing the course development and review process and ensures that all activities and assessments are completed by the designated deadline. Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Ensures that coursework is accurate and consistent with state laws, Cobb County School District policies, CVA guidelines, state and local standards, and best practices for online instruction.
• Develops and maintains a master file of course materials. Reviews and provides quality assurance testing to validate correctness of content and assessments.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Creates an online environment that is conducive to student learning. Encourages and monitors student integrity and progress.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting course and program student performance goals.
• Assists teachers with improving techniques of instruction and improving overall student achievement; provides instructional strategies and tools to aid the instructional process.
li>Collaborates with teachers and administrators to enhance the instructional environment and ensure online teaching standards are met.
• Meet regularly with CVA administrators regarding student and course progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Shift Type:
Full-Time Shift Start 8:00 AM Shift End 4:00 PM

Job Category:
Certified

Cobb County School District