Job Description

Licensing/Certification

Valid South Carolina teaching certificateEndorsement: 4B Business/Marketing/Computer Technology

Residency Requirement

Must reside in South Carolina

Are you passionate about providing an individualized virtual education so students are prepared to enter the workforce or continue with postsecondary education regardless of circumstance? Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina (HVASC) is an accredited public school serving students in grades 8-12. HVASC offers smaller staff-to-student ratios, personalized graduation plans, and daily mentoring sessions and wraparound services to help meet the educational and social/emotional needs of our unique student population.

The High School Career and Technical Education Teacher is a state certified teacher and/or alternatively certified CTE Teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line environment. The High School CTE teacher must also provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. High School CTE Teachers monitor student progress through K12’s learning management system, and work actively with students and parents to advance each student's learning and to develop and monitor a plan for post-secondary success via online tools like Career Builder, Career Cruising, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Instructional/Curricular

Effectively apply working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to grade and subject level assignmentMaintain and effectively apply knowledge of the State, Common Core and Industry Specific learning standardsSupport students/parents with placement, online school set up, curriculum and instructional issuesDevelop effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum

Communication

Contact the student regularly via e-mail or phoneRespond within appropriate time frame (usually one business day) to student/parent inquiriesParticipate in a weekly teacher conference call with the Academic AdministratorAttend regularly scheduled face-to-face and virtual staff meetings Records ManagementDevelop and maintain student academic progressGenerate formal reportsAlert administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendanceProcess student change in placement, as appropriateComplete semester and end of year progress reports CommunityOrganize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and familiesCreate a monthly newsletter or updated Web siteTravel to assigned geographic areas to support students; participate in school activities such as open houses, expos, information session and orientationsLead student/parent orientations

Assessment/Evaluation

Work with the administration to prepare students for state assessmentsServe as proctors for site-based proctored examsAdminister state assessmentsAssess students per policy

Supervisory Responsibilities
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Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience

Three (3) years of successful teacher experience within the virtual setting OREquivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

Shared view of the virtual academy’s missionStrong content and subject-matter knowledgeAn ability to support and guide adults as well as studentsKnowledgeable in the application of data bases utilized by K12Strong written and verbal communication skillsOrganization and time-management skillsMicrosoft Office 365; Web proficiency.Ability to travel 10% of the timeAbility to clear required background check

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an online learnerExperience with project based learningExperience using a student information system and/or other type of databaseAn ability to support adults with basic computer set-up and navigation

Compensation and Benefits

Non-certified staff are compensated based on a combination of education and relevant experience. We offer state health benefits and retirement through PEBA as well as deferred compensation through Empower and supplemental plans through Colonial Life.

Learn more: Working at CASC/HVASC

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

South Carolina Learns is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Board Employee

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)