Adjunct Instructor, English (Grades 6-12)

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Ensure that knowledge is accessible to all learners while enhancing students’ cognitive abilities and appreciation for education.

• Implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) effectively.

• Encourage students’ self-esteem, motivation, civic duty, and leadership skills.

• Provide instruction in a designated subject area, tailoring the curriculum, techniques, strategies, and methods to fit student needs and learning preferences.

• Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians regarding academic and behavioral matters via phone calls, text messages, webinars, emails, progress reports, and other channels.

• Develop, analyze, modify, and execute ILPs based on assessments.

• Assist in ensuring ASU Prep Digital adheres to the instructional-hour regulations set by the Arizona Department of Education.

• Collaborate with colleagues to fulfill the overarching goals of the school program.

• Create and sustain a classroom environment that promotes learning.

• Conduct weekly live lessons in a webinar format for a specific grade level.

• Provide grading and tailored descriptive feedback on student assignments.

• Facilitate learning and foster community engagement in a digital setting.

• Participate in occasional travel for site visits, meetings, training sessions, and/or conferences.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Post-Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited college or university, or meeting the Highly Qualified criteria as established by the Arizona Department of Education.

• A State Aligned Teaching Certificate is required, with relevant endorsements where applicable, or successful completion of the appropriate AEPA or NES proficiency examinations.

• An Arizona State Teaching Certificate is preferred.

• Professional verification of successful classroom teaching performance and/or relevant student teaching experience.

• An active Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Equivalent combinations of experience, training, and/or education may be considered.

• Ability to articulate clearly, demonstrate a professional demeanor, and take initiative.

• Understanding of human behavior and learning processes, including motivation, reinforcement, assessment, and feedback techniques.

• Excellent interpersonal abilities and capacity to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and students.

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and planning capabilities.

• Effective problem-solving skills and self-directed learning aptitude.

• Proficiency in utilizing adaptive instructional technology tools in online courses.

• Competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with Canvas, Zoom, Google Suites, and general computer technology.

• Capability to provide necessary devices, internet access, materials, supplies, and equipment for daily tasks.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, which may include standing, speaking, hearing, walking, sitting, and occasionally lifting up to 15 lbs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement plan options.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.