Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Middle School (6-8) Math Teacher

About the Role

Pennwood Cyber Charter School seeks high-quality, state certified teachers to serve as instructional staff. Working from a home office in Pennsylvania, teachers virtually manage instructional programming using the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools. Teachers consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure each child successfully completes their instructional program and collaborate with all staff to ensure the school’s cyber learning program is successful for all students.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture of achievement by supporting the instructional program with asynchronous and synchronous instruction in whole group, small group, and 1-1 settings.
• Complete all grading, lesson preparation, student and parent communications in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other teachers (i.e., PLCs) regularly to develop and update Personal Learning Plans, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, and refine instructional approaches and strategies.
• Develop a general knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and a detailed knowledge of the courses for which you are responsible.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lesson content to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents).
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and help with daily assignments and projects.
• Communicate regularly with parents and students through the Learning Management System and telephone.
• Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance, and student and parent contacts and communications.
• Consult with other teachers, school staff, and the leadership team to develop enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding and engagement.
• Work with the Engagement and Counseling Departments to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate and timely communications, students are making adequate progress, and established goals are being met.
• Support Individualized Education Plans for students in courses for which you are responsible.
• Engage in professional development.
• Devise and implement cyber methods of creating and maintaining a “school community” in courses for which you are responsible.
• Work with other teachers and school staff to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students.
• Manage field trips and integrate them into the curriculum.
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students and families.
• Participate in the organization and administration of State Assessments and other school events as directed.
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Capabilities

• Customer Centric – Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and advocates for the customer. Builds strong relationships with school staff, students, and families to improve their experience and outcomes.
• Communications – A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate. Confident public speaker and produces high-quality written communications.
• Works well in a matrix – Models collaboration, solves problems efficiently and constructively with peers, builds trust and support. Agile and flexible in day-to-day operations and duties.
• Takes personal responsibility – Reliable in completing tasks timely and well, demonstrates “ownership” regardless of the outcome, and is proactive in exploring new opportunities. Shows a commitment to goal-directed management and accountability.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Middle School and/or High School in Pennsylvania.
• Endorsements in EL or multiple subject areas a plus.
• Pennsylvania residency.
• Experience teaching in a cyber learning environment a plus.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Student-centric with a high degree of flexibility and agility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Evidenced team player track record.
• Willingness to travel for state testing, school and marketing events (may require overnight travel).
• Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed to support students and families.
• Ability to effectively work remotely.

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