Position Summary
and Responsibilities :
Hours : 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.
Location : Working from home, and as assigned, in the GACA office
Travel : Travel for state testing events as assigned
The High School ELA Teacher will be responsible for :
- Managing the instructional program for students. Implementing researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance
- Cultivating the students’ interest in education and development
- Developing curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
- Grading assignments in a timely manner and measuring progress of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis, providing progress reports as required
- Evaluating students’ progress and evaluating data to develop appropriate instructional strategies
- Creating positive relationships with students through frequent contacts via phone calls, webmail, and LiveLesson
- Creating positive relationships with caretakers and families through phone calls and webmail
- Working collaboratively with learning team and department
- Communicating effectively with all members of the school district and community.
- Attending all in-person events and meetings, as required
- Attending all state testing, as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.
- Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary English / Language Arts in Georgia
- Experience teaching in a virtual classroom
- Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
- Exceptional customer service skills with a student and family focused approach
- Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
- Highly organized and punctual
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
- Team player track record
- Candidate must be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational processes.
The ideal candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate outstanding presentation and interpersonal abilities, react to change productively and be able to handle tasks as assigned
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