CAVA - Teacher, High School - CTE - Eligibility Pool

Full Time High School Teachers: Annual salary based on holding a Bachelors or Masters Degree and up to 3 years of experience in California

• We do participate in CalSTRS.
• Please contact your CalSTRS counselor about how employment with any of the California Virtual Academies may affect your personal STRS account.
• Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Benefits information is only given out upon offer.
• We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system.

Required credential/Certification

• (All applicants MUST have the following at the time of applying)
• Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 counties we service students and hire in)
• Valid/current Clear California Career Technical Education Teaching Credential
• California English Learner Authorization- Issued by CTC

Please note

We DO NOT accept temporary county certificates, out-of-state, intern, expired, emergency, short-term staff permits, or credentials in the process of being obtained. All applicants must meet all requirements at the time of applying in order to be considered.

Job Title: High School Teacher- Career Technical Education (CTE)

Reports To

• Regional
• Lead
• Teacher,
• Principal
• FLSA
• Status:
• Exempt
• Department: High School

Overview

Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our teachers, therefore, need to share the school’s pioneering mission and approach.

Summary

The Career Readiness Education (CRE) Teacher is a state certified teacher and/or alternatively certified CRE Teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in a Project Based Learning online environment. The CRE teacher must provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through K12’s learning management system, and work actively with students and parents to advance each student’s learning and working with Career Counselors to develop and monitor a plan for post-secondary success via online tools like Tallo, Career Builder and Career Cruising.

Essential

Duties: and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Instructional/Curricular
• Effectively apply working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to grade and subject level assignment.
• In concert with other discipline experts participate in the development of Projects within a Project Based Learning Environment using K12 design protocols.
• Collaborate with other discipline experts to create ongoing projects designed around course and industry standards.
• Maintain and effectively apply knowledge of the State and Industry Specific learning standards.
• Support students/parents with placement, online school set up, curriculum and instructional issues.
• Develop effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum.

• Communication
• Contact the student regularly via email or phone.
• Respond within the appropriate time frame (usually one business day) to student/parent inquiries.
• Participate in a weekly teacher conference call with the Academic Administrator.
• Attend regularly scheduled face-to-face and virtual staff meetings.

• Records Management
• Develop and maintain student academic progress.
• Generate formal reports.
• Alert administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendance.
• Process student change in placement, as appropriate.
• Complete semester and end of year progress reports.

• Community
• Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families.
• Create a monthly newsletter or updated Web site.
• Travel to assigned geographic areas to support students; participate in school activities such as open houses, expos, information sessions and orientations.
• Lead student/parent orientations.

• Assessment/Evaluation
• Work with the administration to prepare students for state assessments.
• Serve as proctors for site-based proctored exams.
• Administer state assessments.
• Assess students per policy.

Requirements/Experience

• Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 counties we service students and hire in)
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time-management skills
• Excellent writing and grammar skills
• Flexible schedule
• Proficiency in MS Excel

Certificates and Licenses

• Must hold a Valid/Current Preliminary/Clear/Life California Career Technical Education Teaching Credential
• California English Learner Authorization

Assignment of Students

Students will be assigned to teachers by the Director or designee according to a number of variables. In general, the Director or designee will look to assign students by geographical location and/or grade level. Full time classes will be filled prior to assigning students to part time teachers. When appropriate, students from the same family will be assigned to a single teacher.

Competencies

Business Ethics

Inspires the trust of others; Keeps commitments; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values; Works with integrity and ethically

Communications

Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods

Planning & Organization

Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner

Quality Management

Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Measures key outcomes; Sets clear quality requirements; Solicits and applies customer feedback

Use of Technology

Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software. Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

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. A flexible schedule is required.

This position is a virtual position working from a home office. Must have ability to travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Restrictions on Time Off

• TBD based on the school calendar
• Use of sick time under the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 may be approved during the above restricted dates

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.