Teacher, Virtual Distance Learning (Hybrid) – American Sign Language (ASL Levels I, II, III, IV)

Job Overview

The distance learning teacher works predominantly asynchronous with required synchronous weekly meetings outside of the regular school day. The distance learning teacher plans designs implements and assesses an appropriate instructional program in a distance learning environment that guides and encourages a diverse group of students at all instructional levels to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The teacher designs learning experiences creates and reinforces classroom expectations develops assessments monitors student progress and communicates regularly with parents on student progress.

Teachers are expected to promote an environment that is challenging equitable empowering and developmentally responsive. The teacher helps build on secondary level fundamentals and prepares students through a variety of curriculum pathways available to support the transition beyond graduation from high school. The teacher motivates students in the content and competencies of the courses creating learning experiences that are authentic engaging rigorous and relevant.

This position is eligible for remote work but also may require in-person attendance at job-related meetings training sessions and conferences as requested by the employees supervisor.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency ownership and reflection.
• Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the Virginia Standards of Learning LCPS curriculum and effective distance learning strategies to maximize student achievement using a variety of instructional materials.
• Designs authentic and engaging learning experiences using a variety of resources and technology to promote the development of critical thinking collaboration and problem solving.
• Personalizes instruction based upon the needs of students and manages time to maximize student learning opportunities.
• Assesses student growth as related to educational goals objectives and outcomes.
• Adheres to LCPS Assessment and Grading policy and guidelines.
• Analyzes assessment data to refine teaching and learning experiences and inform instructional practices.
• Continually communicates with students and parents/guardians to keep them informed of the students their progress in meeting instructional objectives.
• Engages and manages the behavior of online learners in an instructional setting to ensure the online environment is conducive to learning.
• Plans instructional activities with other professional staff both program- and non-program-based to maximize learning opportunities.
• Supports colleagues students parents and community stakeholders to promote student learning and student mastery of content and competencies.
• May direct the work of teacher assistants student teachers and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment.
• Participates actively in the programs professional learning community to deepen the professional expertise in curriculum content competencies and assessments that measure lesson/unit mastery through distance learning.

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
• Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement to teach in more than one subject area preferred

• Expertise or readiness to teach more than one course/prep

• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content curriculum and methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs in a distance learning environment
• Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students peers administrators and parents
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications excellent human relations skills

• Excels in the distance learning environment as a teacher and collaborator

Physical requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilitiesincluding the ability to learn recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

Remote Work Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of the above position have been identified as having the potential to telework. Telework is defined as completing ones duties and responsibilities at a site other than ones assigned duty order to be eligible for telework privileges an employee must have demonstrated consistent positive performance and have the support and approval of their direct addition these employees must have reliable high-speed internet and a designated workspace that allows them privacy while completing sensitive and confidential work. Employees who are non-exempt and are teleworking will work their required scheduled hours and gain approval from their supervisor if they work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours in a workweek. Teleworking privileges can be amended changed or revoked based upon the performance of the employee as well as the needs of Loudoun County Public Schools.

Reports to:Principal

FLSA Status:Exempt

Months Days Hours:10 months 197 days 7 hours

Salary Level:Licensed

Salary Scale: Work Eligible:Yes

Union Designation:Certified

Required Experience:

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