High School English Teacher

About Us

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of West Virginia. At VPA West Virginia, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace. We are part of ACCEL Schools, a network of 80+ high-performing public charter schools serving PK-12 students across urban, suburban, and rural communities. ACCEL Schools advocates for school choice, addresses educational inequities, and offers innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming.

Eligibility: Open to residents of West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas and grade levels.
• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement, culture, and state-specific academic accountability.
• Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices.
• Complete course set-up for each course within the Learning Management System.
• Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily.
• Track and maintain contact with each student.
• Collaborate with the Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students.
• Review student-level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
• Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
• Incorporate 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips, and attend these events in person.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.
• Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current State teaching license in the appropriate content area.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Preferred two years’ experience teaching.
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to properly manage confidential information.
• Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time.
• Ability to supervise students in all school settings.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred.

Benefits

Life Benefits – Time & Peace of Mind

• Paid time off.
• Retirement contributions.
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child).
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.

Health Benefits – Stay Well & Thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance.

Career Benefits – Keep Growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.