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Form of workInstructors are responsible for designing and implementing the course curriculum via Schoology®, CTD’s Learning Management System.
- Sending out a Welcome email to students and families that includes key dates.
- Sending out a weekly group email to your class to check in.
- Logging in at least 4 times a week, responding to student inquiries within 24-48 hours (not including holidays), and providing support to assist students with staying on pace with coursework completion. Typically instructors spend about 5 hours responding to students each week.
- Being a frequent participant (poster) in your online discussions, responding to students throughout the discussion.
- Holding a minimum of 2 live sessions per semester. Post these dates on your Schoology® calendar, in your course, and email your families with your dates once they are set.
- Grading work within two weeks of it being turned in. Frequently providing written or recorded comments.
- Providing video mini lessons when students are struggling.
- Emailing families and copying a CTD Coordinator if students are more than two week a behind.
InstructionalDesign:In an online environment, planning and design are essential. Our instructors embrace this creative space by:
- Participating in our Communities of Practice discussions each semester.
- Reviewing and giving input to CTD training materials and policies.
- Using student feedback and CTD Online-wide projects, improve your curriculum each semester.
- Revising curriculum with CTD’s inputs every 3-4 years. Though it depends on the length of the course being redesigned, this process typically requires between 30-60 hours to complete. (Additional compensation provided.)
- When selected, working with the CTD team and experts in the field to design new courses.
GrowingYourself andOurProfessionalCommunity:As our community centered around instruction and design, we learn together how to best meet the needs of our students by:
- Attending one virtual synchronous meeting each semester you are teaching.
- Contributing to at least two asynchronous faculty discussions for each credit taught.
- Working with staff to ensure the course matches the program's values and includes review and reflection.
Compensation
Instruction: As the amount of work fluctuates depending on the number of students, CTD Online pays instructional stipends based on the numbers of students served. Classes are typically capped at 30 students.
OFP (4 Weeks): $540 per session
PreferredQualifications
- Master’s degree and/or experience working with high-achieving students (Bachelor’s degree required)
- Instructors should be subject matter experts and experienced in online class room communication and management. A current teaching certification is required for all Online Core Essentials, Honors, and AP® courses.
- Instructors need to be adept at using multiple teaching strategies, assessing student needs and progress, and differentiating instruction for the varied abilities of gifted learners.
HiringPolicies
As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.
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