Position Summary
and Responsibilities
Pennwood Cyber Charter School seeks high-quality, state certified teachers to serve as the staff of Pennwood. Working from a home office in Pennsylvania, certified Teachers virtually manage instructional programming at Pennwood Cyber Charter School using the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools.
Adjunct teachers are part time. Compensation will be based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students.
The adjunct teacher must be able to complete work-related responsibilities through a combination of regular school hours in conjunction with ours scheduled outside the normal school day.
The adjunct teacher will be responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating work, preparing and delivering online instructional / tutorial sessions, providing academic guidance and being the subject-matter expert for a caseload of students.
Through telephone, internet, and various curriculum tools, the adjunct teacher will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure each child completes their instructional program.
The adjunct teachers will report to a member of the school’s leadership team.
Key Responsibilities of the Adjunct Teacher
- 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;
- Develop a general knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which 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, as well as additional assistance;
- Communicate regularly with parents and students, through use of the Learning Management System and telephone;
- Communicate with Advisory teachers and school counselors; report student issues and develop plans for student success;
- Support Individualized Education Plans for students in courses for which responsible;
- Engage in professional development and complete required trainings;
- Other duties as assigned.
Capabilities
Customer Centric Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for the customer.
Builds strong relationships with school staff, students and families and uses those 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. 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. Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
Takes personal responsibility Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates ownership regardless of the outcome, proactive in exploring and exploiting new opportunities.
Shows a commitment to goal-directed management and accountability
Requirements
- Highly qualified and certified teacher in Pennsylvania
- 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
- High degree of flexibility and agility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
- Evidenced team player track record
- Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed to support students and families
- Ability to effectively work remotely
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