POSITION TITLE:  Cobb Virtual Academy Adjunct

 Online Teacher

JOB CODE:  TM11

DIVISION:  Accountability, Research & Grants

SALARY SCHEDULE:  N/A

DEPARTMENT:  Cobb Virtual Academy

WORK DAYS:  N/A

REPORTS TO:  Director, Cobb Virtual Academy (CVA)

PAY GRADE:  N/A

FLSA:  Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY:  Varies based on primary job

PRIMARY FUNCTION:   Participates in organizing and implementing an effective online educational learning environment to successfully affect student achievement in accordance with Cobb County School District and state policies and standards

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Educational Level:   Bachelor Degree or higher

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Certification/License Required:   Valid Georgia in field teaching certification

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Experience:   Minimum of two years teaching experience in the appropriate level and content area within CCSD or three years of experience in another school district; has taught or participated in online courses

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Physical Activities:  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  Written and oral communication; strong background in the use of technology to support teaching and learning; knowledge of eLearning courseware (Blackboard courseware preferred); Works independently with little direct supervision; works as part of a team; accepts responsibility and is self-motivated; demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve online learning program goals; displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills; utilizes all required and recommended eLearning applications

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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

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Plans, prepares, and implements instructional activities and strategies that contribute to a climate where students actively engage in meaningful learning experiences.  (Examples: example, project-based assessments, simulations, use of emerging online learning tools to enhance online instruction)

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 Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs, using data and findings from assessments, observations, and course statistics.

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Demonstrates gains in student performance and ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.

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Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures in alignment with CVA  policies and procedures.

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 Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

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Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, program  administrators, and other professionals on a regular basis. 

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Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.

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Facilitates the online classroom in a manner that enhances the likelihood of student success through ongoing feedback to parents and students; provides prompt responses to student and parent questions and concerns; and provides clear expectations.

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Participates in presentations, faculty meetings, and professional development about online teaching and/or the Cobb Virtual Academy Program.

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Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines,  honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner; demonstrates respect for others.

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Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.

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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.