Position: Part-time Online Instructors (multiple positions available)
- Application for teachers with Secondary Certification Only (6th-12th grade)
## Hiring Timeline:
- Applications taken December 20, 2019 - March 6, 2020
- Candidates will be notified via email toward the end of March to schedule interview appointment through Applitrack
- Interviews will begin the beginning of April
- Hiring decisions/offers will be made by the end of April
Description:
The Idaho Digital Learning Academy, a statewide virtual school, has openings for part-time Online Instructors. These part-time positions work remotely and are located anywhere in the state of Idaho.
The Online Instructor is responsible for providing an online environment that fosters the intellectual, emotional, motivational, and psychological aspects of online students. Online Instructors monitor and demonstrate a presence within the online course by posting announcements, moderating class discussions, and providing feedback on student work.
Student contact, as well as communication with local school support, is a vital function of an Online Instructor and is imperative for the success of the online student.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Idaho resident (preference given to applicants residing in Idaho; out-of-state applicants may still apply)
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or content area
- Current Idaho Secondary Teaching Certificate (preference given to state-issued certificate; applicants with an interim certificate may still apply)
- Endorsement in content area
- Classroom or online teaching experience
- Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level ability of operating in an online capacity
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to organize time, projects and details
- High level of reliability and responsibility
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meet defined deadlines
- Must be flexible, committed, energetic, and receptive to change
- Ability to employ innovative problem solving techniques to accomplish objectives
## *Essential Duties and Responsibilities: *
Include, but are not limited to the following:
- Organize and deliver online instruction through a Learning Management System
- Communicate regularly with students via discussion boards, email, phone call, or video or web conferencing
- Communicate and collaborate with parents, local school personnel, and IDLA support team members and administration
- Grade and provide feedback on assignments
- Submit timely reports which include bi-weekly progress reports and final grades according to the posted IDLA calendar
- Provide support and intervention to students
- Create instructional modifications required by a special education student's IEP or 504
- Revise online content as directed
- Resolve student issues with parents, local school personnel, and IDLA administration
- Adhere to and enforce IDLA's Acceptable Use Policy
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators
- Maintain compliance with fair use and copyright law
- Work with discipline issues including acceptable use, due process hearings, plagiarism, and other disciplinary issues
- Communicate an online, visible leadership presence in all online courses
- Represent IDLA and communicate program information and successes to the community it serves
- Participate in professional development activities including online classes and regional conferences
- Be flexible and available at times that are convenient for your students
- Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, schedules, coordination resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner
- Course Instructors are observed by their online principal on a regular basis
## Equipment Requirements:
- Computer
- Phone
- High-Speed Internet Access
- Depending on your teaching style: Headset and/or Webcam (optional)
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- Idaho Digital Learning FAQ (view link on website)
- Idaho Digital Learning Website: http://www.idahodigitallearning.org/
- Compensation: Idaho Digital Learning Instructors are paid up to $155.00 per student in their course and can earn an additional $35.00 per student bonus based on exceptional teaching
## Once Hired:
- The IDLA 2020 Summer Conference will be June 17, 18 and 19 at Timberline High School.
- First teaching assignments will likely be issued in the fall
Idaho Digital Learning is recruiting in all content areas; however, we currently have a high need for candidates to fill the following content areas, therefore if you are highly qualified instructor in these areas - please apply for Academic Year 2020-21. Note: we are also looking for instructors who have day hours available.
- American Sign Language
- AP Computer Science
- AP Computer Science Principles
- Business Technical Education (CTE)
- Computer Science App Development (SWIFT)
- Computer Science Discoveries (Middle School)
- School Counselors with additional Instructional Endorsements
- Dual Credit Art History
- Dual Credit English 101/102
- Dual Credit Fundamentals of Health Professions
- Dual Credit Medical Terminology
- Dual Credit Sociology
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Mandarin
We also always have a need for additional instructors who can meet Dual Credit approval (Bachelor's degree in the content area or 30+ credit in the content area). Unfortunately, we are not accepting applications for K-8 only certified teachers this year.
