Lift Off Adjunct Virtual Educator; Semester- Launch

Job Title:

Lift Off Adjunct Educator - Launch

Department: Launch Virtual Learning

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Launch Administration

Pay: $826 - $2,715 based on student enrollment per course (see Learning Academies)

The Lift Off Educator will deliver and provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics and/or skills; supervising students in a part time online setting; collaborating with teachers, professional staff and administrators to deliver pre-designed curriculum and course work; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Launch teachers are expected to be positive promoters of online learning opportunities to internal and external stakeholders.

• Provides both synchronous and asynchronous instruction to students who participate in gifted education programs.
• Administers subject specific assignments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations and Students’ achievements and developing methods for improvement.
• Analyzes performance data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing regular, high-quality feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with Launch Online Staff, curriculum facilitators, other school personnel, and parents for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established major instructional goals.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective education that addresses individual student learning.
• Facilitates student learning (e.g. creating a learning environment, integrating technology, encouraging learning environment, facilitates collaboration) in pre-designed course for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through pre-determined learning outcomes.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential files and records (e.g. grades, test scores, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans) for the purposes of providing up-to-date information, historical reference and documenting student progress in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Monitors students and manages student behavior in an online environment for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of trainings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform duties as assigned.
• Reports health and safety issues to administrative personnel and/or appropriate agencies for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines and legal requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in job-related area, required
• Job related experience, preferred

• Background clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required
• Must have consistent access to high-speed internet and be able to provide your own device.
• Must reside in the State of Missouri. Exceptions may exist for teachers employed with Missouri Launch partner districts.
• Missouri Elementary 1-6 Teaching Certification
• Gifted Certification preferred
• Ability to gain and maintain “Highly Qualified” status as defined by Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, required

• Knowledge is required todeliver age-appropriate lessons with clear objectives and relevant measurable outcomes facilitate group rehearsals and instruction, incorporate appropriate technology; communicate high standards and expectations for each lesson; create an environment conducive to learning; provide relevant feedback to students; and manage classroom routines and…