Middle School Science Teacher

Job Description:

• Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students
• Personalize learning for all students and differentiate instruction based on mastery level
• Augment course content using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from the principal and coach
• Maintain the grade book and student academic integrity
• Make student placement and promotion decisions
• Alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with families
• Communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
• Support learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional, and basic virtual-classroom troubleshooting issues
• Monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system
• Travel as required, averaging once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time, for professional development, student testing, and school functions

Requirements:

• South Carolina Department of Education Middle School (5-8) Science Teaching Certification Required
• Must reside South Carolina
• Bachelor's degree
• Active state teaching license
• Ability to clear required background check
• Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school
• Experience working with proposed age group
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or brick-and-mortar environment
• Experience with online learning platforms
• Ability to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data and use it to drive instructional decisions
• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

Benefits:

• Performance bonus eligibility
• Health benefits
• Retirement contributions
• Paid time off
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities