Electives Teacher

*It is required that all employees live in one of the following states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota*

Expected Work Days: 181

Summary

Seeking an Electives Teacher who holds a current Minnesota Business or Library Media Specialist License. The Electives Teacher provides high quality online instruction, develops and implements engaging curriculum, and supports student success through individualized learning, regular communication, and strong relationships with students and families. This position delivers instruction through online platforms, telephone, and other electronic communication methods  to ensure full educational needs are met.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Develop, design, analyze, implement and evaluate curriculum in accordance with state, national and local standards
• Develop professional relationships with students and families to support student learning
• Monitor student learning and progress and intervene as necessary in accordance with established teacher expectations
• Maintain and document correspondence with students and families in compliance with school policy
• Write, implement, and evaluate a yearly professional development plan
• Actively participate in assigned professional learning community
• Evaluate student work and submit grades in a timely fashion
• Attend parent-teacher conferences twice annually
• Manage classroom equipment, supplies and software
• Ensure student safety
• Proctor local and state standardized tests
• Provide individualized and small group instruction to students requiring assistance both synchronously and asynchronously
• Attend IEP, Section 504 and student support meetings as needed
• Actively participate in onsite and online district professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

This position is primarily remote. Employees are expected to attend required in-person staff meetings, conferences, testing, and other mandatory school events. The job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a 4-year college or university
• Current MN Business OR Library Media Specialist License
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience teaching in an online or blended learning environment
• Experience working with Moodle or other learning management systems
• Experience working with at-risk youth