Science Teacher Virtual School Grades 6-12

About the role

Dove Virtual Academy (DVA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school authorized by the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board and fully accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Our mission is to deliver a high-quality, technology-based education that provides the skills and knowledge students need for success.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identify, select, create and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement
• Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Communicate with students, parents, and internal and external professionals within established timelines
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment for students by participating in activities that include, but are not limited to, team teaching, meetings, staff development, communities of practice, and various committees
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community members
• Ensure that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
• Meet specific course and school-wide student performance goals
• Display gains in student performance
• May be responsible for instructional tutoring and extracurricular activities
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others

Requirements

• Education/Licensure/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree Valid Oklahoma Professional Teaching Certificate
• Prefered: Experience with Edgenuity, IXL, ALEKS, and ACT

Qualifications

• Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work independently with little direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on group projects and work as part of a team
• Must be responsible, accountable, and self-motivated
• Demonstrated strong work ethic to achieve school goals
• Display effective prioritizing, organizing, and time-management skills; ability to meet aggressive deadlines
• Learn and apply all required and recommended DVA computer applications to create efficiency and consistency in internal workflows and instructional practices
• Display demonstrated ability to successfully support the DVA core competencies, values, and expectations for student-centered behaviors

Skills

• Knowledge of DVA computer applications
• Effective communication skills
• Collaborative teamwork skills
• Time management and organization skills
• Professional ethics and behavior

Benefits

Tuition-free, online public charter school

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm