High School Social Studies Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver designated course material in a virtual setting

• Offer instruction, support, and guidance to students

• Oversee the learning process while concentrating on individual student needs

• Track student progress utilizing Stride K12’s learning management system

• Collaborate closely with students and parents/learning coaches to facilitate learning towards set objectives

• Create rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences

• Tailor learning experiences for each student

• Differentiate instruction based on students' mastery levels

• Enhance course material using suitable asynchronous and synchronous tools

• Manage the grade book and uphold student academic integrity

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion

• Notify administrators of any concerns regarding student performance and progress

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments

• Build and maintain a positive relationship with families

• Communicate effectively and promptly with students and learning coaches/parents

• Assist learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional, and basic virtual classroom troubleshooting issues

• Travel as necessary, averaging once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time, for professional development, student testing, and school obligations

⛳️ Requirements

• Social Studies (7–12) certification and license

• Requirement to reside in Texas

• Bachelor's degree

• Valid state teaching license

• Ability to pass the necessary background check

• Capacity to work independently, typically exceeding 40 hours per week

• Capability to maintain a professional home office environment free from distractions during work hours

• Skill in interpreting and producing numerical, tabular, and graphical representations of student data to inform instructional decisions

• Open to receiving regular feedback from administrators and teacher trainers

• Willingness to adapt to change to ensure outstanding student outcomes

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to quickly learn and adjust to new technologies and teaching platforms

• Commitment to maintaining teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for a performance bonus

• Remote work from home

• In-person professional development opportunities

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

• Equal opportunity employment and status for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities