SY26-27 Special Education Secondary Grades 9-12 Math Teacher

About the role

The Secondary Grade Band 9-12 Instructional Teacher is responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. This role provides an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven and student-centered instructional model.

Responsibilities

• Implements instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagement;
• Creates instructional resources to meet the varying needs of students;
• Takes ownership for student's academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student's achievement;
• Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests;
• Analyzes student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed;
• Participates in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth;
• Open and available to being coached on a regular basis by administrators and instructional coaches;
• Adapts course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools;
• SUBMIT GRADES AND REQUIRED STUDENT WORK SURETY THAT STUDENT ACADEMIC HONESTY AND INTEGRITY ARE MAINTAINED.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education and two (2) years of experience teaching in grades 9-12 OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates and licenses include a GA PSC Education Certificate in the required content area for grades 9-12, gifted certification or endorsement for all Honors and Advanced Placement instructional positions, if applicable, Advanced Placement (APSI) training for all Advanced Placement instructional positions, if applicable, and a clear fingerprint/background check.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, State, District and other applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned activities and applicable duties;
• Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking;
• Knowledge of state content standards and ability to align those with the curriculum;
• Ability to communicate well with school personnel, parents, students, and district office staff while complying with the confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies;
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects;
• Desire to research and learn new technology skills and platforms;
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to interact positively with school leadership, teachers, administrators, and support staff;
• Advocate for virtual learning and believe in the mission of Georgia Cyber Academy;
• Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports;
• Familiarity with online learning environment;
• Experience working with diverse student populations;
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Project, Visio, OneNote, and G-Suite;
• Experience using NWEA MAP, Illuminate DnA, WriteScore, FLVS Global, Edgenuity, Discovery Education, Bright Thinker, ExactPath, USA Test Prep, Learn Zillon, BrainPOP, Nearpod, etc.;
• Experience with Securly, CLEVER, Infinite Campus (SIS), Canvas (LMS), Jigsaw Interactive (live classroom tool), and Zoom conferencing tool;
• Experience with three (3) years virtual educational environment experience;
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology;
• Previous experience as a Learning Coach, Advisor, or Teacher at Georgia Cyber Academy;
• Previous experience as an online educator or service provider;
• Previous experience with online educational tools/curriculum/assessments;
• Bi-lingual.

Skills

Knowledge of state content standards and ability to align those with the curriculum, ability to communicate well with school personnel, parents, students, and district office staff while complying with the confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies, experience using search engines (internet) for research projects, desire to research and learn new technology skills and platforms, demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to interact positively with school leadership, teachers, administrators, and support staff, advocate for virtual learning and believe in the mission of Georgia Cyber Academy, ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports, familiarity with online learning environment, experience working with diverse student populations, proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Project, Visio, OneNote, and G-Suite, experience using NWEA MAP, Illuminate DnA, WriteScore, FLVS Global, Edgenuity, Discovery Education, Bright Thinker, ExactPath, USA Test Prep, Learn Zillon, BrainPOP, Nearpod, etc., experience with Securly, CLEVER, Infinite Campus (SIS), Canvas (LMS), Jigsaw Interactive (live classroom tool), and Zoom conferencing tool, experience with three (3) years virtual educational environment experience, experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology, previous experience as a Learning Coach, Advisor, or Teacher at Georgia Cyber Academy, previous experience as an online educator or service provider, previous experience with online educational tools/curriculum/assessments, bi-lingual.

Benefits

Georgia Cyber Academy offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more. Specific details will be provided upon hire.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is primarily Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with occasional travel to testing sites and professional development events. In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and testing sites will be required several times per year.