Blended Classroom Teacher (Biology)- Work Location: Midland, PA

Blended Classroom Teacher (Biology)

DEPARTMENT: Academy (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, or 9-12)

JOB TITLE: Blended Classroom Teacher

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, or 9-12)

JOB GOAL: The Blended Classroom Teacher instructs and monitors progress in an asynchronous course setting. In addition, the Blended Classroom Teacher works with students in a synchronous instructional setting according to student need and prescribed policies. Teachers are responsible for maintaining student records, monitoring needed remediation, and working with Academic Advisors to determine course placement. Blended Classroom Teachers will facilitate weekly live sessions as determined by student need, conduct live tutoring sessions, and communicate on a regular basis with Academic Advisors, students, and families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Job related experience preferred.
• Child Abuse Clearance; Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Clearance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Orient students to their course, communicate course requirements, and monitor student progress and pacing.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of assigned course or courses.
• Understand the diverse backgrounds and needs of PA Cyber students and families.
• Facilitate weekly live sessions devoted to augmenting course curriculum and content.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Create lesson plans and align live instructional material to all applicable state standards, assessment anchors, and eligible content.
• Hold open office hours to tutor students with individual questions.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress to determine appropriate course pacing and assign live interventions, as necessary.
• Communicate student progress on a regular basis to Academic Advisors, students, and families.
• Administer periodic benchmark and/or diagnostic assessments and communicate testing results.
• Provide detailed feedback in a timely manner for all course work.
• Administer state assessments as assigned by supervisor - teachers may be asked to travel for these assessments.
• Attend all required on site trainings, meetings, in-service days, and professional development days.
• Return emails, phone calls, and all types of correspondence in a 24-hour time frame
• Implement student IEPs, GIEP, and 504 Plans and attend IEP and GIEP meetings as needed.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the various technologies and systems utilized within the school.
• Submit progress updates to students, parents and Academic Advisors as assigned
• Function as primary point of contact for all students on their roster
• Take ownership for course progress and attendance and show an active interest in student success by building a positive relationship with students and families.
• Perform any additional duties as deemed necessary by administration