Middle School Social Studies Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver targeted social studies course content for middle school students in an online setting.

• Provide engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.

• Tailor learning and differentiate instruction according to each student's level of mastery.

• Enhance course materials utilizing established policies, procedures, and virtual learning tools under the guidance of the principal and coach.

• Oversee the learning process with an emphasis on the unique needs of each student.

• Track student progress via Stride K12's learning management system.

• Maintain the grade book and uphold student academic integrity.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion.

• Notify administrators regarding any concerns related to student performance and progress.

• Prepare students for critical standardized tests.

• Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with families.

• Communicate promptly with students and learning coaches/parents.

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

• Collaborate with fellow educators to leverage student data for informed instructional choices.

• Travel for in-person professional development, student assessments, and other school-related activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Middle School 4-8 Generalist or 4-8 Social Studies Certification.

• Bachelor's degree.

• Current state teaching license.

• Ability to pass required background checks.

• Capacity to work independently, generally committing 40+ hours per week.

• Ability to maintain a distraction-free professional home office during work hours.

• Typically available during school-defined hours, such as 9-5 or 8-4.

• Strong preference for candidates residing in Texas; residents of NM, OK, AR, or LA may also be considered.

• Willingness to travel as needed, averaging once per month or approximately 20% of the time.

• Experience working with the target age group.

• Proficiency in assisting both adults and children with technology use.

• Experience teaching in either an online or traditional classroom environment.

• Familiarity with online learning platforms.

• Ability to interpret and create numeric, tabular, and graphical representations of student data for instructional purposes.

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

• Ability to swiftly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

• Capability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for a performance bonus.

• Virtual work arrangement, typically working from home.

• Opportunities for face-to-face professional development.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Equal opportunity employment protections.