| Position Category | Teaching - High School |
| Position Type | Oklahoma Certified Teacher |
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| School District | Epic Charter Schools |
| City, State | Oklahoma, OK |
| Description | We are a unique learning environment that provides a non-traditional educational setting utilizing Internet- based, individualized self-paced instruction provided in nearly any location in Oklahoma. Epic Teachers are remotely based and travel to the student’s home or other designated location to work with each student and meet with parents on a regular basis throughout the year. Each of our students is assigned only one teacher for a personalized, one-on-one approach to learning. Successful candidates should also have the following experiences and characteristics: Have an eagerness to learn and a growth mindset; |
| Required Qualifications | Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Work with assigned students to provide instruction in a virtual learning environment Provide learning experiences and teach students in pre-reading, reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science and other electives. Use technology as an everyday tool for teaching, learning and communicating Directs the distribution of curriculum to students Teach students and their families how to use online curriculum and supplemental curriculum Provide consultation and/or technical assistance to students and families Adapt instruction and curriculum to the needs of the student Serves as a liaison between the school and family Assists families with the interpretation of Epic Charter School’s policies and procedures Communicate with each student through Zoom, instant message, email, and/or phone on an as needed basis Meet with each student for face to face instruction at a minimum of every three weeks unless otherwise directed by the family. Work to coordinate, schedule, assess and implement appropriate instruction for each student Conducts assessments of student needs, including those with English as a second language Counsels with students to promote self-awareness, self-identity and positive social and academic skills Promote parental involvement in the learning process and parental responsibility Identify opportunities for additional tutoring for assigned students Communicate with parents, in a professional manner, through conferences and other means to discuss the student’s progress and interpret the school program. Assist students and families to select credited course work to advance the student towards graduation Perform administrative tasks for day-to-day management including: tracking student grades, managing schedules and meetings, conferring with the school, while scheduling and monitoring student course progress Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Review course work for every student Design, deliver, evaluate and revise a planned sequential developmentally appropriate program in accordance to district standards and indicators. Select and requisition books, instructional aids, instructional supplies for the student and assist with the collection of school property when the relationship between the school and the student ends Closely monitor and review student transcripts Maintain grades on the required database for school record Systematically develop, deliver and evaluate student planning Pre-K through 12th grade addressing academic goal setting and transition plans Develop and follow Individual Learning Plans to assist in developing measurable goals for continuous improvement of assigned students Stay current with relevant research and teaching/learning trends as required to improve academic achievement Understand school resources Maintain updated curriculum training Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and teaching methods Develop guides and other support materials necessary for relevant programs while locating additional learning resources Work closely with other teachers in the development of lesson plans that encompass the use of technology Monitor progress of small groups using DIBELS Assessment Formulate new strategies to ensure that teaching to Epic Charter School standards is evident throughout the academic school year Report suspected child abuse/neglect |
| Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field required. Qualifications Ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated ability to think creatively and demonstrates leadership abilities Ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively and gain credibility quickly to instill confidence of teaching ability Strong decision making, organizational, planning, analytical and problem solving skills. Use effective positive interpersonal communication skills Resolve issues and conflicts Strong technology skills in up-to-date computer software including Zoom, word processing and spreadsheets Current on new instructional technologies Ability to coach, mentor and teach students ages 4 – 21 Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice Ability to maintain professional confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Transcripts |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Teaching/Administration Certification |
| Application Instructions | Please visit https://epiccharterschools.org/employment for additional information and to apply. |
| Link | https://epic.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx |
| Contact Name | Richard Maxey |
| Contact Email | richard.maxey@epiccharterschools.org |