Job DescriptionCertificates and Licenses:Arizona state teaching certification and Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.Out of state teachers are required to obtain reciprocity and an Arizona fingerprint clearance card. In addition, travel to and from Arizona for state testing and professional development is reimbursableonly within the state line after 30 miles one way at the federal rate.Residency Requirements:None.Arizona residents preferred. Out of state teachers are required to obtain reciprocity and an Arizona fingerprint clearance card. In addition, travel to and from Arizona for state testing and professional development is reimbursableonly within the state line after 30 miles one way at the federal rate.K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education forANY ONE. We providefamilies withan onlineoptionfor a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating andmaintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA).We want you to be a part of our talented team!The mission of Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA)is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data,parentand student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!The Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachersprovideinstruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachersmonitorstudent progress through Stride K12’s learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school.This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week isrequired. Ability tomaintaina professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performtheiressential duties.InstructionalTakes ownership for students’ academic progress and attendance, communicatinghigh expectationsand showing active interest in students’achievement;Prepares students for high stakes standardizedtests;Conducts live synchronous teaching – minimum of 15 hours perweek;Asynchronously supportsobjectives, including composing/sending emails, planning courseobjectives, preparing learning plans, and using data todeterminestudentneeds;Collaborates withlocal/regional/nationalteams and teacher trainersregardinginstruction, resources,interventionsand data-driven decisionmaking;Makesself-openand available to be coached on a regular basis with administrators and teachertrainers;Under guidance from principal and coach, augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures usingappropriate asynchronousand synchronoustools;Submits grades andrequiredstudent work ensuring student academic honesty and integrity;Maintainsgrade book; makes placement and promotion decisions by generating formal and informal reportsregardingstudent progress, alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.Relationship BuildingEstablishes andmaintainspositive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents;Teacherssupport learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies andprocedures;Supports students and learning coaches with the set-up and maintenance of their learning environment including basic computertroubleshooting;Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their familiesimpactrequiredsupport;Works collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents havea central pointof contact, and that tasks are distributed among thestakeholders;Responds to students, parents, and colleaguesina timelymanner.Other Essential FunctionsOrganizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, marketing events or other extracurricular activities asrequired;Travels to testing sites to proctor state exams.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.Minimum Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree ANDSix (6) months of student teaching experience ANDAbility to clear required background check(s)Certificates and Licenses:Arizona state teaching certification and Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.Out of state teachers are required to obtain reciprocity and an Arizona fingerprint clearance card. In addition, travel to and from Arizona for state testing and professional development is reimbursableonly within the state line after 30 miles one way at the federal rate.Residency Requirements:None.Arizona residents preferred. Out of state teachers are required to obtain reciprocity and an Arizona fingerprint clearance card. In addition, travel to and from Arizona for state testing and professional development is reimbursableonly within the state line after 30 miles one way at the federal rate.OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply criticalthinkingKnowledge of state content standards and ability to align those with the K12curriculumAbility to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent studentoutcomesAbility to problem solve independently and havea high leveloforganizationUnderstanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people'sdeadlinesAbility to work independently, typically 40+ hours perweekAbility tomaintaina professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by theschoolAbility to travel asrequired(on average once per month and/or approximately 10% of the time) forface-to-faceprofessional development, student testing, and as required byschoolAccess to reliable high-speed internetProficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word;PowerPoint;Ability to rapidly learn and adapt tonew technologiesand teachingplatformsAbility tomaintainteachercertification/professionaldevelopment hours and fluency in K12 systems,programsandcurriculumAbility to clear required backgroundcheckDESIRED Qualifications:Experience teaching High School EnglishExperience working with proposed age groupExperience supporting adults and children in the use oftechnologyExperience working in a virtualenvironmentExperience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in abrick-and-mortarenvironmentExperience with Blackboard Collaborative,Newrow,Edgelink,or other online platformsWork 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.This position isvirtualJob TypeRegularThe above job 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. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)