Virtual High School Science Teacher

About Us

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Oklahoma is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in Oklahoma that empowers students to learn at home and at their own pace using innovative technology.

Eligibility:
Open to residents of Oklahoma.

• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor for assigned courses.
• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture, as well as state-specific academic accountability goals.
• Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, grounded in research-based instructional practices.
• Complete course setup for each course within the Learning Management System.
• Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily.
• Track and maintain contact with each student.
• Collaborate with the Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students.
• Review student level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
• Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
• Incorporate 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips, and attend these events in person.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.
• Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current State teaching license in the appropriate content area.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Preferred two years' experience teaching.
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to properly manage confidential information.
• Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time.
• Ability to supervise students in all school settings.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred.

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits – keep growing
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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