Distance Learning

About the role

An individual in this class supports the delivery of instruction at a distance learning facility. The assistant facilitates the interaction between the student and the distant learning instructor. This individual assists in the monitoring of student behavior and class participation. Assistants are expected to be familiar with the functioning of system hardware to ensure satisfactory program transmission during instructional hours. The assistant is responsible for the distribution and collection of instructional materials.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher from an institution of higher education or 48 semester hours completed toward a degree.
• Must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with students in a technology setting.
• Preferred: Two years of computer related experience or classroom experience.

Special requirements

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a bus license.
• Must hold a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Job duties

• Provides an orientation for all first-time NCVPS students so that they understand the expectations of the program and the school along with students and parent information and support sessions.
• Participates and leads virtual open houses that are teacher driven and/or community organized.
• Monitors all NCVPS students via their gradebook.
• Monitors students taking Mitchell Community College & I-SS online classes.
• Communicates and follows up with online instructors as to student support issues around grades, class attendance, participation, and other processes such as re-test requirements.
• Coordinate the ordering (partnering with district and school textbook coordinators), issuing, tracking, and collecting of textbooks and instructional materials for NCVPS courses.
• Gathers course requirements from NCVPS-supplied documents in order to prepare students to succeed in courses.
• Take responsibility or assist with students who take instruction in a lab setting at the school.
• Coordinates all registration of students enrolled in NCVPS/LEO courses for all technology related systems.
• Coordinates with the schools' Data Manager to make sure that all courses and grades are placed on the student's report card and transcript.
• Works with the school's testing coordinator to coordinate any testing that is mandated by the course or by the state.
• Supervise the online students in a classroom setting.
• Support and Proctor Testing.
• Troubleshoots problems with computers and other equipment; may independently solve minor problems or seek assistance from appropriate technical professionals.
• Student coaching with time management.
• Performs various clerical duties as needed.

Additional job functions

• Attend staff development opportunities.
• Attend district provided professional development for Distance Learning Advisors.
• Attend all required staff meetings.
• Performs other related work as required.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc.
• Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Working knowledge of computers and related instructional technology devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor problems with computer equipment.
• Ability to maintain lists, logs and records.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with users to determine the nature of computer problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Reports to: Principal

Term of employment: 10 Months

Salary: State Salary Schedule 56