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Stride, Inc. Social Studies Teacher in Charleston, West Virginia
Job Description
Required Certificates and Licenses: West Virginia History Teaching Certification Required
Residency Requirements: Must reside in West Virginia.
The Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12's learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student's learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school.
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.
Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA)) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Modifies and/or adapts the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state's content standards to meet the unique needs of each student;
- Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the targeted students through individualized and small group sessions;
- Educates parents on various instructional strategies;
- Ensures the implementation of the RTI instructional system to increase student achievement;
- Oversees data collection and progress monitoring at every tier; Uses data to help teachers plan whole and small group instruction; provides guidance to teachers on identifying and grouping students who need additional help;
- Collects and maintains all RTI data (lists of eligible students, intervention plans).
- Serves as a daily resource to school administrators, school leadership teams, and other stakeholders regarding RTI issues.
- Collaborates with homeroom teachers, advisors, counselors, and additional district personnel to coordinate and track Tier 2 interventions.
- Provides ongoing training and support to school/district staff regarding RTI and the implementation of the RTI and data collection procedures.
- Supports teachers in documenting student progress;
- Works with the special education team to facilitate eligibility for special education;
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-t To view the full job description, click here