Frisco Flex Teacher (Virtual Program) – Secondary Subject

About the role

The Director of Innovative Learning will design and facilitate high-impact learning experiences and assessments tailored to the digital classroom, nurturing each student's well-being while honing their academic skills. Beyond the virtual classroom, the teacher will play a key role in refining our curriculum to ensure our online courses remain engaging and relevant.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple assigned courses, managing multiple preparations and varied student pacing simultaneously.
• Plan and prepare lessons using appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and materials that incorporate multiple learning modalities and approaches.
• Present subject matter in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Use synchronous and asynchronous tools to communicate and deliver instruction.
• Help students analyze and improve online learning skills, including organization, time management, communication, and collaboration.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
• Establish and maintain a positive community of online learners using collaboration and rapport-building strategies.
• Serve as a positive role model and support the mission of the school district.

Curriculum Development and Course Design

• Develop and implement plans for the assigned curriculum program and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
• Participate as a subject matter expert and designer in the development and revision of courses within certificated subject areas.
• Conduct and document TEKS reviews and course audits within designated subject areas, following campus, district, and state schedules and guidelines.
• Aid with accessibility reviews for all courses within the discipline in accordance with campus, district, and state requirements.
• Cooperate with other staff members to plan and implement instructional goals, objectives, and methods aligned with district expectations.

Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessments of student achievement.
• Maximize LMS tools and analytics to monitor student progress and address individual learner needs.
• Provide prompt, relevant, and constructive feedback on assignments and overall progress.
• Notify stakeholders of student progress in accordance with district and campus guidelines.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish communication norms, including expected response times for emails, calls, assignment feedback, and parent communications.
• Maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, counselors, principals, and teachers.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders, including colleagues, counselors, students, parents, and community members.

Professional Learning and Collaboration

• Participate in ongoing professional development specific to online teaching and course development.
• Attend regular PLC, data, and course design meetings.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Periodically attend local, regional, and national conferences.

Compliance, Documentation, and Professional Responsibilities

• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and electronic reports, records, and documentation.