Teacher of Record - Homeschool

Job Description

Position Title: Teacher of Record - Homeschool

Reports To: Director of Homeschool (or designee)

FLSA Status: Exempt

School Classification: Certificated

Pay Range: Starting at $67,000 annually

Work Schedule: 189-224 days

Location: Remote Office

Position Summary: Teachers of Record - Homeschool support students in meeting their educational goals and ensuring they are successful in an independent study environment. Required duties include administrative responsibilities and completion of all required paperwork as outlined below. Teachers of Record - Homeschool are required to participate in all staff meetings and trainings. Teachers of Record - Homeschool are expected to uphold the school's mission and shared values, philosophy, and policies and procedures. Teachers of Record - Homeschool must carry and maintain a valid California teaching credential. Teachers of Record - Homeschool must meet with K-8 students at least once every 35 days but communicate weekly. High School students will be supported weekly. Teachers of Record - Homeschool may have to tutor students/support tutoring opportunities weekly if they are not making sufficient academic progress and an intervention plan is in effect.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A valid, current, and appropriate California state teaching credential for teaching staff. A copy of Teaching Credential to be provided and kept current.
• State and federal fingerprint clearance (LiveScan) to work with students (Ed. Code 44237). No prospective employee can report to work without this clearance being received and Human Resources notifying the immediate supervisor of this clearance.
• Proof of a clear TB Tine test dated within the last 60 days (Ed. Code 49406) upon employment and thereafter updated every four years.
• Valid California Driver’s License.

General Skills:

• Team player.
• Love of learning – a lifelong learner.
• Ability to transmit passion for learning to students and families.
• Flexibility and accountability.
• Well developed, clear communication and interpersonal skills that maintain a respectful, professional, and courteous manner.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Openness to differing views and objectives.
• Computer and technology literacy.
• Willingness to research and become knowledgeable of curriculum and educational resources.
• Ability to deliver information concerning curriculum, teaching, assessment, and learning to families.
• Serve the student and parent's needs to the best of his/her ability without allowing his/her own convenience to interfere.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Support:

• The Teacher of Record - Homeschool’s goal is to ensure the academic success of each student on their roster.
• Teachers of Record - Homeschool must meet with assigned students and parents to support the student’s academic needs, and to facilitate adequate progress toward the common core state standards. This requires understanding the student/family goals and Teachers of Record - Homeschool assist families in the development and execution of the goals.
• Teachers of Record - Homeschool will work with students in all grade levels TK-12. For students in grades 6-12 this includes a knowledge of the high school requirements.
• Teachers of Record - Homeschool will complete all educational and administrative duties, paperwork, and other tasks as needed to achieve this goal. Professional support is not limited to the school calendar days.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an educational plan with each family at the beginning of each learning period.
• Maintain daily communication through live and synchronous sessions with students and parents/guardians through online platform, email, and telephone communication.
• Evaluate, update, and document student progress towards the educational plan and Common Core State Standards by examining the entire body of student learning at the monthly Academic Consultation and engaging the student through evaluative discussion and observation.
• Collect work samples each learning period and use those samples to create a record of each students’ learning.
• Stay current with school policy and procedure.
• Complete the required paperwork and documentation for each student according to individual deadlines.
• Responsible for synchronous and live sessions to support increased student engagement and grade level mastery.
• Advise and support parents and students.
• Ensure students’ academic needs are met by ordering, researching, and suggesting curriculum.
• Suggest and provide information regarding available educational opportunities.
• Proactively seek information on high school curriculum and course work.
• Stay current with UC A-G requirements, school policy and procedure.
• Work with Program Director to ensure high school requirements are being met.
• Design Custom High School Courses according to student need.
• Maintain an accurate online budget for each student-make sure funds are spent according to academic priority—curriculum, tutoring, and then enrichment.
• Communicate school information to the parents/students.
• Respond to all school related written correspondence, phone calls, voicemails, and emails within 24 business hours.
• Attend IEP and other required meetings for assigned students.
• Use computer technology, email, the Internet, and other technology.
• Attend mandatory teacher trainings and weekly meetings/mentoring sessions.
• Complete online and other trainings as determined as necessary by the school.
• Proctor state mandated tests and administer any charter required assessments, such as the i-Ready assessment, easyCBM, etc.
• Support high school students and parents with high school planning.
• Evaluate student transcripts for graduation/completion purposes.
• Attend a minimum of 4 field trips (2 in person, and 2 virtual) per semester, during the school year (not including mandatory Professional Development events).
• May perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position.

Paperwork and Documentation:

The Teacher of Record - Homeschool must complete all paperwork and documentation necessary to serve each assigned student. Completed documentation must be submitted by specific due dates as specified by the school. The required documentation includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Master Agreements and enrollment paperwork
• Attendance Reporting
Assignment and Work Record (AWR) in School Pathways to document student learning
• -to be completed within two weeks after attendance has been taken
• Report Cards
• Portfolios(digital)
• Purchase Orders
• Checkout (performed after last day of school)
• High school plans and paperwork
• IEP paperwork
• Additional paperwork as needed

Advice and Support:

The Teacher of Record - Homeschool is expected to serve students with varying needs. A broad base of educational knowledge, as well as a thorough understanding of educational opportunities available through the school, is necessary to support families adequately. This knowledge must include, but is not limited to, familiarity with the following:

• School and Common Core State Standards
• Curricular options to meet the standards
• Learning approaches and teaching philosophies
• School graduation requirements
• School and community in-services available
• Internet resources
• Distance learning
• Field Trips
• High School specific information

The Teacher of Record - Homeschool is responsible for answering educational questions posed by their families, performing research, using the Elite Educator manual, and consulting their assigned local lead as needed.

Other Duties

• Proctoring duties as needed during the testing window.
• Plan two field trips per year and create educational materials to support the field trip. This includes but is not limited to worksheets to be completed on the field trip, before or after.
• Respond to all school related written correspondence, phone calls, voicemails, and emails within 24 business hours.
• Document and report to the school’s management all formal disciplinary actions involving students; supporting management with addressing and resolving complaints from students and parents in a timely manner; and ensuring compliance with the provisions of California Penal Code Section 11166 (Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act).
• Perform other duties as assigned.