Jobs for America's Graduates Teacher-HVA

Job Description

Anticipated Salary: Teacher/Counselor Pay Scale. This is an exempt position. Time Off Plan: 10 days of PTO, 6 weeks of summer break, all teacher/counselor holidays.

Responsibilities

• Delivers specific course content in an on-line environment.
• Provides instruction, support and guidance, manages the learning process, and focuses on students' individual needs.
• Makes sure students achieve specific JAG competencies through classroom instruction.
• Tailors the program and teaching methods for the needs of each specific student and implements an intervention strategy for each participant using an Individualized Development Plan.
• Holds interviews with prospective candidates and those making referrals to determine, using JAG guidelines, the appropriateness of the prospective student for the program.
• Administers testing programs including JAG pre-/post-assessments and career interest surveys.
• Develops and maintains positive, effective working relationships with school personnel including teachers, administrators, students, and members of the in-school Advisory Committee.
• Works with employers, parents, civic groups, and legislators to build awareness of and support for the program; develops job opportunities, participates in public relations activities, attends meetings and speaks to various community groups.
• Organizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, marketing events or other extracurricular activities as required.
• Travels to testing sites to proctor state exams.
• Supports students and learning coaches with the set-up and maintenance of their learning environment including basic computer troubleshooting.
• Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support.
• Works collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the stakeholders.
• Responds to students, parents, and colleagues in a timely manner.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in social service, counseling, business, education, or a related discipline.
• Valid SC teaching certification.
• Experience working with high school populations.

Skills

• Human relations, leadership, supervision, and motivational techniques.
• Ability to work twelve (12) months per year OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking.
• Ability to develop curriculum and educational opportunities consistent with the JAG Model.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization.
• Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people's deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week.
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint.
• Rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum.
• Ability to clear required background check.

Preferred Education And/or Experience

• Experience working with proposed age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
• Experience working in a virtual environment.
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick and mortar environment.
• Experience with Blackboard Collaborative, Newrow, or other online platforms.

Top Perks

• Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance, and retirement through PEBA - Keep your service credit!
• Work from home 8am-4pm - no car or lunch duty!
• Laptop provided by the school and eligibility for internet reimbursement.

Location

All staff must reside in the state of South Carolina. This Position Is Remote With The Following Travel Expectations:

• Attend local student outing 1-2 times per semester.
• Attend in-person professional development 1-3 times per semester.
• Attend back-to-school professional development in July (1-3 consecutive days).
• Participate in in-person student testing.

Additional Details

• Additional details on travel will be provided in the interview process.
• We offer state health benefits and retirement through PEBA as well as deferred compensation through Empower and supplemental plans through Colonial Life.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Heron Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.