Pennwood Cyber Charter School - High School (9-12) Social Studies Teacher

Position Summary: and Responsibilities

Pennwood Cyber Charter School seeks high-quality, state certified teachers to serve as the staff of Pennwood. Working from a home office in Pennsylvania, certified Teachers virtually manage instructional programming at Pennwood Cyber Charter School using the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools. Teachers consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program. Teachers collaborate with all staff to ensure the school’s cyber learning program is successful for all students.

• Key Responsibilities of the Secondary Teacher
• Contribute to a culture of achievement by supporting the instructional program with asynchronous and synchronous instruction in whole group, small group and 1-1 settings;
• Complete all grading, lesson preparation, student and parent communications in a timely manner;
• Collaborate with other teachers (i.e. PLCs) on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, refine instructional approaches and strategies;
• Develop a general knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lesson content to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and help with daily assignments and projects;
• Communicate regularly with parents and students, through use of the Learning Management System and telephone;
• Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance, and student and parent contacts and communications;
• Consult with other teachers, school staff and leadership team to develop enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding and engagement;
• Work with the Engagement and Counseling Departments to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate and timely communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
• Support Individualized Education Plans for students in courses for which responsible;
• Engage in professional development;
• Devise and implement cyber methods of creating and maintaining a “school community” in courses for which responsible;