Jag Specialist/bridge Academy Teacher/textbook - Oneonta, United States - Alabama State Department of Education

Alabama State Department of Education

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Oneonta, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

**Job Description Title
- **JAG Specialist/Bridge Academy Virtual Teacher/Textbook Assistant

Reports To:
Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

FLSA Designation:
Exempt

Job Goal:

To provide quality standards-based virtual and in-person instruction for all Bridge students and provide instruction while managing work-based learning experiences for JAG students and assist with textbook distribution.

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices for online learning
Be able to work independently while collaborating with the home school of each student
Demonstrate knowledge of the JAG Program/Curriculum
Administrative Certification Preferred

Skills and Physical Abilities:

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._
The teacher is regularly required to speak, listen walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display.
The teacher may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, lift and/or move at least 50 pounds and push or pull at least 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, ability to focus, and peripheral vision.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

A teacher should expect to perform the following duties as part of his/her contractual obligations:_
A teacher should adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
Provide virtual and inperson instruction to students in the applicant's area of certification
Design engaging, virtual lessons to teach course of study standards
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the Virtual Instruction Program in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills
Coordinate and conduct interviews with potential Bridge students and their parents
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
Monitor the progress of students using Schoology and communicate with students and counselors regarding any lack of progress
Supervise students needing facetoface assistance or study time
Assist with JAG interviews and assist students with JAG/Edmentum coursework
Attend the Leadership Conference and the State Department of Education training for JAG Specialists and attend all meetings to which are called by the Superintendent or supervisor
Conduct quarterly and "followup" interviews with former JAG students and submit required documentation to the SDE
Help JAG students prepare for and attend all district, state, and national competitions
Assist in the adoption, procurement, distribution, and inventory of textbooks.
Assess and communicate student progress to students and parents on a regular basis and provide progress reports as directed and maintain an open communication with students, parents, and staff. Provide students and parents with specific feedback and uses the data or test results to differentiate instruction.
Participate in administration of state and/or standardized testing as assigned; establishes appropriate testing environment and ensures test security.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student/school/workplace matters.
Perform other related duties, as assigned by the Superintendent or supervisor, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school district.

In all professional and personal relations, teachers shall be held in observance of a course of conduct consistent with the ethics of the teaching profession.

Terms of employment: 240-days

Salary:

Approved salary schedule for 12 Month Consulting Teachers (CP) is located on the Human Resources webpage.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Employees.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Blount County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed._
THE BLOUNT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to