Job Title: Math+ Instructor
Department: Instruction & Innovation
Reports To: Math+ Director
Compensation Range: $70,000
TRS Classification: Classified
Summary:
We are a unique learning environment that provides a non-traditional educational setting utilizing Internet- based, individualized self-paced instruction provided in nearly any location in Oklahoma.
Successful candidates should also have the following experiences and characteristics:
- Have an eagerness to learn and a growth mindset.
- Hold exceptionally high standards for the quality of work and a reflex to improve at every turn.
- Have well-developed emotional intelligence and moral character.
- Possess an ability to build strong relationships, thoughtfully navigate challenging situations, and get excellent results from others.
- Have problem-solving and clear communication skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
assigned:
- Work with assigned students to provide math instruction in a virtual learning environment.
- Provide learning experiences and teach students mathematics.
- Use technology as an everyday tool for teaching, learning and communicating.
- Directs the distribution of curriculum to students.
- Teach students and their families how to use online math curriculum and supplemental math curriculum.
- Provide consultation and/or technical assistance to students and families.
- Adapt math instruction and curriculum to the needs of the student.
- Communicate with each student through Zoom, instant message, email, and/or phone on an as needed basis.
- Work to coordinate, schedule, assess and implement appropriate math instruction for each student.
- Conducts assessments of student needs.
- Identify opportunities for additional math tutoring for assigned students.
- Communicate with parents, in a professional manner, through conferences and other means to discuss the student’s progress and interpret the school program.
- Perform administrative tasks for day-to-day management including: tracking student math grades, managing schedules and meetings, conferring with the school, while scheduling and monitoring student course progress.
- Translate math lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Review math course work for every student.
- Maintain math grades on the required database for school record.
- Develop and follow math related Individual Learning Plans to assist in developing measurable goals for continuous improvement of assigned students.
- Stay current with relevant research and teaching/learning trends as required to improve academic achievement.
- Understand school resources.
- Maintain updated math curriculum training.
- Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and teaching methods.
- Work closely with other teachers in the development of lesson plans that encompass the use of technology.
- Formulate new strategies to ensure that teaching math to Epic Charter School standards is evident throughout the academic school year.
- Report suspected child abuse/neglect.
- Adhere to 504 and IEP accommodations as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's in education or a related field.
- Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education in subjects listed below or subjects or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by Oklahoma State Department of Education.
- Mathematics-Middle/Junior High School
- Middle Level Mathematics
- Intermediate Mathematics
- Advanced/Secondary Mathematics.
Qualifications:
- Ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and demonstrates leadership abilities.
- Ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively and gain credibility quickly to instill confidence of teaching ability.
- Strong decision-making, organizational, planning, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Use effective positive interpersonal communication skills.
- Resolve issues and conflicts.
- Strong technology skills in up-to-date computer software including Zoom, word processing and spreadsheets.
- Current on new instructional technologies.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
- Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative.
- Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice.
- Ability to maintain professional confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and coworkers, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively present information to students, families and supervisor.
Mathematical Skills:
- Advanced math skills required
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer Skills:
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To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google applications, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
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Current driver's license and valid car insurance.
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Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education in subjects listed below or subjects or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by Oklahoma State Department of Education.
- Mathematics-Middle/Junior High School
- Middle Level Mathematics
- Elementary Education
- Intermediate Mathematics
- Advanced/Secondary Mathematics.
Other Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
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.
Epic Teachers are remotely based and travel to the student’s home or other designated location to work with each student and meet with parents on a regular basis throughout the year. This requires spending a significant amount of time in the car, driving in various conditions and at various times of day. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present.)
Epic Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For reasonable accommodations of a disability during the hiring process, please email
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