Pa Certified 7-12 English Language Arts Teacher (Virtual)

Job Details
Job Location
Pittsburgh Office - Pittsburgh, PA
Remote Type
Fully Remote
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Category
Education
Description
About EdisonLearning
EdisonLearning is the largest wholly minority-owned business in the online education space, and we are led by the industrys most diverse leadership team. EdisonLearning brings together best practices in instruction, developed over three decades of supporting schools, with blended solutions designed by educators to meet students where they are and deliver the education they need and deserve. The companys comprehensive content, resources and support include 150+ full eCourses in core and elective subjects, plus career and technical education and social-emotional learning; actionable learning analytics dashboards and blockchain-enabled micro-credentials; and instructional services teachers and advisors who provide personalized student support. The guiding purpose behind all of EdisonLearnings work is to ensure equitable access and opportunity for each and every learner.
Our organizations growth and success is due to the hundreds of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people both academically and in character development. We are committed to maintaining a work environment that empowers every employee to take ownership for the growth and success of the company making sure that the best ideas are always on the table, and that the students we serve always receive our best.
The EdisonLearning Schools Core Values
Wisdom; justice; courage; compassion; hope; respect; responsibility; integrity and resilienceprovide the basis for our character and ethics curriculum and student management system that contribute to building a positive learning environment. Helping students develop into responsible citizens is an integral part of the EdisonLearning program.
Job Summary:
This subject-specific Teacher I is trained on and responsible for managing the asynchronous learning environment for group and individual instruction. The Teacher I interacts with students asynchronously by responding to posted course work, answering eSchoolware messages and emails, and creating course-specific resources for the students. They also communicate in real-time with the student through a variety of methods, which may include online tutoring or open tutoring hours. This is a full-time, year-round position that will require participation in a year-long induction program. Some evening hours may be required in order to communicate with students and families. The Teacher I works remotely from home but may be required to come into the office for professional development or training.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Instruction and Student Achievement
  • Competent knowledge of the current curriculum for assigned grade levels and subjects
  • Demonstrate knowledge of state standards, testing requirements, and graduation requirements within the core content
  • Evaluate and provide feedback for subjective questions in the students assessments.
  • Meet all service level agreements in the expected time frame as outlined by company/client contracts
  • Provide necessary instruction and tutoring.
  • Direct students to supplemental lesson content when necessary
  • Supplement and reinforce the curriculum with online and offline materials and activities
  • Use eSchoolware to provide students and parents with regular feedback regarding student performance and progress
  • Provide intervention tasks for students to complete to gain knowledge, skills and confidence to raise achievement and address weaknesses on a particular learning standard
  • Support the learning needs of special education students
  • Be available to collaborate with Content Team as needed for smaller projects as needed
  • Other duties as assigned
• Maintain the Virtual Learning Environment
  • Manage and maintain a home office that supports instruction and student achievement
  • Initiate and strengthen relationships with students and their families through many different interactions

• Professional Responsibilities
  • Commit to the use of innovative technology to deliver high-quality instruction to students state-wide
  • Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions
  • Participate in required induction program and evaluation process in the first year of employment
  • Communicate with colleagues and supervisors on a regular basis
  • Work closely with assigned mentor teacher to develop goals and best practices
  • Participate in quarterly evaluations
  • Provide continuing support to the Director of Instruction and Advisement and/or clients as needed
  • Maintain confidentiality as required by the school and by law
  • Complete necessary level training within the fiscal year

Key Relationships:
Internal: Teaching staff, Content team, Advisors, Leadership, Online Support staff, CSM, EdisonLearning stakeholders and leadership, Director and Assistant Director of Instruction, Assistant Director of Professional Development
External: Parents/Guardians, Students, Advisors, and Special Education staff
Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Personal Accountability
  • When commits to do something, does it decisively, responsibly and with urgency
  • Can be relied on consistently
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency through prioritizing and following through on commitments
  • Drives hard to meet and frequently exceed goals and objectives within tight timeframes
• Decision Making
  • Makes timely decisions
  • Takes bold, decisive action or makes commitments, despite risks, conflict or uncertainty, after considering the available courses of action and the needs and values of others
• Adaptability
  • Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways of working.
  • Seeks new skills, behaviors and knowledge to increase personal performance capabilities.
• Relationship-Building
  • Establishes rapport with people easily
  • Develops and maintains a relationship with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications
Background:

• Bachelor degree in Education related field
• Minimum one-year teaching experience in a traditional (brick & mortar) school preferred
• Experience teaching or participating in an e-learning/online learning course preferred
• Teacher Certification or approved alternative certification; willingness to pursue certification in other states based on operational need
• Content proficiency
  • Baccalaureate or Advanced degree in the subject to be taught, or
  • Passed a rigorous state content exam in the subject
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Proficiency with multimedia communication tools and programs
• Ability and availability to travel into the office as needed
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience developing and revising curriculum preferred

Benefits and other Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic Life/AD&D company paid
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous time off schedule (Holidays, Personal, Vacation, and Sick Time)
• Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Assistance
• Employer Paid Teladoc Mental Health support network
• Perks at Work discount site

An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of EdisonLearning, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.