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Role Description

This position requires a Master's Degree with a minimum 18 graduate hours in Government or Political Science. The position involves:

• Working with curriculum in a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Conducting daily group and individual live sessions with students
• Holding regular office hours
• Maintaining open communication with parents, schools, students, and VVA administrators

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher's License with the appropriate endorsement
• Have experience in lesson planning and curriculum development
• Have experience and expertise in using technology in education
• Have experience or working familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online/blended course work
• Facilitate instruction of asynchronous core content areas within an assigned grade level
• Utilize web-conferencing software to deliver live instruction and support as needed
• Work with VVA administration to adapt and add to the curriculum as needed
• Follow all policies outlined in the Virtual Virginia Teacher Handbook and by VVA administration
• Maintain student records in compliance with VVA policies and procedures
• Communicate regularly with local schools and parents to support student success

Qualifications

• Master's degree (M.A. or M.S.) from a university with at least 18 graduate hours in the content area
• Certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia in the relevant subject area
• Experience working in an online educational environment is preferred
• Experience with the Canvas Learning Management system preferred, but not required
• The applicant will have to complete an online teacher training course upon acceptance of the position, if they have not already done so