Contact: job-c&i@taaschools.net

The American Academy is looking for a Director of Curriculum and Instruction to join our team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the curriculum projects; hiring, training, and managing online instructors; resolving content and instructional issues; and supporting state approval and accreditation activities.

Our ideal candidate has online high school teaching or administration experience, with an interest in open content and instructional best practices.

This is a full-time position located at our school office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Compensation is $55-70k annually, plus performance-based bonuses up to $20k per year.

Key Responsibilities:

*Interview, hire, train, and manage online instructors.
*Develop and implement teacher personal professional development plans and evaluations.
*Work with the CAO to plan and implement various curriculum projects, including the organization and development of digital assets.
*Manage standards alignment and course approval processes.
*Participate in accreditation activities.
*Serve as an escalation point for Student Services to resolve content and instructional issues.

Desired Experience and Requirements:

*Minimum BS or BA from a 4-year college or university
*Minimum 2-year stay at all previous employment
*2-3 years experience in online high school teaching and/or administration required
*Persuasive and engaging written and oral communication skills
*Curiosity and good listening skills are critical. Ability to adapt to different social styles over the phone.
*Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently
*Working knowledge of web-based applications for online learning, including learning environments and web-based development tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent.

About Our Company:
The American Academy (TAA) is an online private high school that operates through its own NAAS accreditation and through a public-private partnership with the Utah Electronic High School (UEHS), one of the nation’s first public online high schools. UEHS has served more than 80,000 students since 1994.

The American Academy serves high school age and adult students worldwide who want to supplement their high school education or earn a high school diploma.

Through its unique School-as-a-Service™ platform, The American Academy gives:

*Students an opportunity to choose from more than 230 online courses, supported by state-licensed teachers and access to tutoring 24/7.

*High Schools an innovative program for dropout recovery and prevention, as well as offering additional courses for credit recovery or curriculum expansion.

*Teachers the ability to teach, develop content, tutor and perform community outreach to promote online learning.

About Our Work Environment:

Our culture and environment encourage people who want to make significant contributions, work on challenging assignments, and prefer an open-minded approach to work. As a startup we seek people who are not afraid to take on varied assignments and to help out wherever needed. Someone looking for a structured corporate environment with weeks of training before starting the job need not apply – at TAA we jump in, learn and get things done.

We have an exciting, open work environment that encourages team members to brainstorm, share ideas, try new things and learn from past experiences. We look for team members who can challenge the status quo, understand the bigger picture and make good decisions. We strive to help our employees achieve personal goals while contributing to the overall team effort.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying:

How do you feel when you read the following statement: “…dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It’s not just quitting on yourself; it’s quitting on your country. And this country needs and values the talents of every American.”

What place does online education have in the public school system?

Do I enjoy engaging in meaningful discussions with people I don’t know?

Am I competitive and driven to succeed?

Why do I want to work for The American Academy?

Contact: job-c&i@taaschools.net

The American Academy —– www.TheAmericanAcademy.com

UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

The Division of Technology at the Louisiana Department of Education currently has two Educational Technology Consultant position openings on our team. These positions have responsibility for specific statewide technology initiatives and programs related to the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) and Louisiana Virtual School Program.

Position #1
Educational Technology Consultant (Classified)
Louisiana Virtual School Program Administrator
Closes 10/30/2009
Job# 220258
This position requires in-depth knowledge of distance learning instructional technology programs. Strong leadership and organizational skills, experiences in K-12 education, instructional technology and distance learning is critical to the position. In addition, knowledge of and experiences with state content standards, K-12 online learning environments, and online professional development is desired. This position has lead responsibility of the management and administration of the LVS program, a LA Department of Education initiative that provides Louisiana’s high school students access to standards-based high school courses via the web. Activities of the Louisiana Virtual School require multi-agency and multi-level coordination and direction As needed, represents the Department at meetings concerning distance learning instructional technology programs. All duties will be performed in accordance with current Department policy

Position #2
Educational Technology Consultant (Job Appt – 24 months)
EETT, Title II, Part D ARRA Technology Grant Coordinator
Job #50401676
Closes: 10/29/2009
This position requires in-depth knowledge of the requirements for implementation and evaluation of programs as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. This position also requires knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and policies governing the administration of educational technology funding for instructional programs in the state of Louisiana and how to report findings. In addition, this position provides assistance with technical infrastructure, leadership, funding, accountability and public awareness components of the Louisiana State Plan for Educational Technology and the federal mandates of the Enhancing Education through Technology title of No Child Left Behind legislation, all of which are characterized by high-level technical and programmatic impact. All duties will be performed in accordance with current Department policy.

The below information provides you with a link to the Civil Service web site where additional information and the official application form can be found.

Civil Service Job Search – www.jobs.la.gov <http://www.jobs.la.gov>
· Under Agency Select “Education – State Activities” and click “Apply Search”

For further information regarding the positions please contact:.

Ken Bradford, Assistant Director
Louisiana Department of Education
Division of Technology
1201 North 3rd Street – G232
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
PH 225.219.0434
FX 225.219.0458
Ken.Bradford@La.Gov

“Building a world class education system in Louisiana”

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UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

The Personal Learning Center International, LLC is launching its online diploma program this fall with approximately 5,000 students around the world. Teachers are needed in all disciplines, including ESL. National and international applicants are welcome. Applicants should be certificated in the area in which they wish to teach, or have 3 years experience in career-tech areas.

Teachers are needed in all the following areas:

English 4th-12th Grade
Math 4th-12th Grade
Social Studies 4th-12th Grade
Science 4th-12th Grade
Health
ALL AP courses
ESL
All career-tech areas. (Please browse our catalogue for more information.)

PLC EDU has a fully functional Rosetta Stone classroom with 30 foreign languages to augment its foreign language courses, so foreign language teachers in all areas are welcome.

To apply, please send your resume to Dr. Diana Muir, at dianamuir@plc.edu to begin the process.

UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an established leader in developing and providing virtual K-12 education solutions to students all over Florida, the U.S. and the world. A nationally recognized e-Learning model and recipient of numerous awards, FLVS was founded in 1997 and was the country’s first, state-wide Internet-based public high school. Today, FLVS serves students in grades K-12 and provides a variety of custom solutions for schools and districts to meet student needs.

English II. Content Writer

Florida Virtual School is currently seeking interested Content Writers with demonstrated subject area mastery and/or professional teaching/industry knowledge to create engaging content for the following course; Language Arts English II. Content Writer applicants must provide a resume and lesson sample when applying. http://www.flvs.net/educators/Pages/Conten…ortunities.aspx

Earth Space Science, Geometry, and Introduction to Information Technology

Florida Virtual School is currently seeking interested Content Writers with demonstrated subject area mastery and/or professional teaching/industry knowledge to create engaging content for the following courses; Earth Space Science, Geometry, and Introduction to Information Technology. Content Writer applicants must provide a resume and lesson sample when applying. http://www.flvs.net/educators/Pages/Conten…ortunities.aspx

UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

Gifted LearningLinks, the online program of the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University is looking part-time instructors to teach Honors World History and AP European History beginning with the new 2009-10 academic year, which starts on September 15, 2009.

Gifted LearningLinks instructors create and deliver their own syllabus based on our template using the Blackboard system. Our honors and advanced placement courses are open to qualified students in grades 6-12. Courses are open for enrollment monthly and run for nine months. They are based on a facilitated independent study model, which allows students to interact with each other and their instructor, while providing the flexibility to move through the course at their own pace.

Preferred qualifications include content area expertise at the high school level, online teaching experience and some knowledge and experience working with academically talented students.

Send a resume along with a cover letter explaining your approach to online learning to:
gll@northwestern.edu.

To learn more about our program go to: http://ctd.northwestern.edu/gll.

Elfi Sanderson
Program Coordinator
Gifted LearningLinks

UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

Instructors – High School
Kaplan Virtual Education
These positions are located in Columbia, MD

NOTE: We are hiring teachers in our Columbia, MD location for the following subject areas: Math, English, Social Studies, Science

The full time instructor is responsible for implementing appropriate teaching and grading strategies that assist each student in achieving his/her academic potential while also providing superior customer service to all internal and external customers.

Typical activities include:
• Assists the Department Chairs with development of the annual strategic process for the respective department.
• Paces assigned students according to school pacing plans to maintain student retention
• Grades student work as prescribed by KVE using pedagogical strategies and established KVE grading rubrics that contribute to a climate where students are “actively engaged” in meaningful learning experiences.
• Works with principal and other KVE instructors to produce learning experiences suited to the grade level and to the student developmental level that will enhance student achievement.
• Maintains appropriate levels of phone contact with students and parents.
• Provides feedback on graded assignments, in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Uses effective written communication skills with students on a regular basis.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents and community.
• Reviews contemporary educational literature to remain current with information related to job responsibility.
• Responds promptly (within same day or 24 hours) when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence, emails, instant messages, and faxes.
• Meets established deadlines.
• Conform with and abide by KVE regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

A likely activities breakdown (must equal 100%):

• Provides instruction to students in subject area(s) including grading 60%
• Manages student/parent experience which includes student pace management 25%
• Liaising with department, teachers, and principal on school and student issues 10%
• Preparing reports and maintaining standard operating procedures 5%
Experience Required:
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a major in education and subject area.
• Teacher certification in subject area.
• Prior teaching experience is desired.
Position Requirements /Scope of the Job/ Skills Required:
• Strong knowledge of subject area certification.
• Knowledge of school policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Emphasis on excellent written and verbal communication.

To apply, please email your resume to kvecareers@kaplan.edu or online at Kaplan Virtual Education

UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

Organization:
Virtual Virginia, the online program of the Virginia Department of Education

Job Description:
Instructors work with students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in a virtual environment. Mastery of the content area is required. Prior experience in Advanced Placement also desired. Additional training opportunities in Advanced Placement and online facilitation will be offered.

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree required with Masters preferred. Must hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia Teachers License with an endorsement in Mathematics.

Contact Information
Qualified applicants please contact Betsy Gragnani at betsy.gragnani@doe.virginia.gov to request an application.

UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

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Director of public charter school in Idaho

Idaho Distance Education Academy (I-DEA) is seeking a Director for the 2009-10 school year. I-DEA is public charter school serving students statewide in grades K-12 by providing resources and support to students and parents who have elected an education in a home setting. The Director should have strong leadership skills in order to promote the vision and mission of the school. The position is located in the administrative office in Deary, Idaho. Closing Date May 21.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must meet or exceed the certification requirements of the State Board of Education
• Must hold an Idaho Administrator certificate from the State of Idaho or is actively seeking the Administrator certificate
• Master’s degree in Education or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching
• Demonstrated experience in educational leadership
• Knowledge of distance education models and best practices is preferred
• Demonstrated skills in technology, including Microsoft Office

PERFORMANCE QUALITIES:
• Posses a passion for student achievement, knowledge of those programs that improve that achievement, and the ability to lead those responsible parties toward that achievement;
• To evaluate instructional direction and provide visionary leadership that will provide effective and, if required, unique and creative solutions;
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of educational best practices;
• Demonstrates a management style that values a “distributed leadership model” and encourages input from all employees and constituent groups;
• Is an effective communicator, who can successfully educate the public sector of the vision and mission of I-DEA;
• Ability to oversee strategic planning, including data driven decisions;

• Has an understanding of school finance and can work closely with the business manager in the development of the budget;
• Has the ability and flexibility to manage a wide range of issues in a timely and effective manner;
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively work with legislators, the personnel at the State Department of Education, the State Board of Education and the Charter School Network;
• Has an understanding of the legislative process, staying informed of current legislation and the impact on I-DEA;
• Is familiar with public school law, policy and procedures;
• General understanding of special education and contracted services;
• Understanding of the use of educational technology;
• Ability to use technology effectively including skills in Microsoft Office, XP and email

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Overall responsibility of statewide school operations;
• Directly responsible to the I-DEA Board of Directors;
• Liaison with the chartering district, the Whitepine Joint District;
• Works closely with Business manager in the development of annual budget;
• Responsible for reports as required by the I-DEA Board, State Department of Education and the State Board of Education;
• Demonstrate an understanding of teacher experience and endorsements as it pertains to the IBEDS;
• Supervise and evaluate administrative staff, including the Education, Technology, Registrar and Special Education Departments;
• Liaison with the state level agencies and departments;
• Overall responsibility for marketing and public relations;
• Ensure enrolled students are meeting compliance requirements;
• Experience in identifying and securing additional revenue sources;
• Maintain liaison with social, professional, civic, volunteer, and other community agencies and groups having an interest in the school;
• Attend professional development opportunities as necessary; and
• Willing to travel

For further information and application process, please visit our website at www.idahoidea.org contact Barb Femreite at bfemreite@idahoidea.org.

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Principal needed for Virtual Charter School, Mercury Online Academy of Southern CA.

Mosaica Education, Inc. is at the forefront of K-8 education reform in the United States and abroad. Our purpose is to open portals of opportunity for children and adults through excellence in education around the globe.
We are looking for a dynamic Principal/CAO for our newest Mercury Online Virtual Academy in Riverside, California. If you are a driven, results-oriented, visionary leader with experience in a start-up environment, and have the desire to join a team that is making a significant impact in public education, we are interested in talking with you.

As the chief administrative and educational leader of the school, the Principal/CAO is responsible for achieving the mission and vision of the school; motivating and leading students, staff, parents and community and ensuring excellence in teaching.

The successful candidate will have a Masters degree in education, and 2-5 years current experience in an educational leadership role. Experience working in an online education environment is required. Experience working in a charter school is preferred, but not required.

This is NOT a virtual position.

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes enrollment incentives. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision and 401K. Qualified candidates should apply at www.mosaicacareers.com.

MEI is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about our innovative schools, please check us out at http://www.mosaicaeduation.com/.

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Director, Pinnacle Online High School, Position Announcement

Company: Pinnacle Education, Inc.
Location: Tempe, AZ
Job Title: Director, Pinnacle Online High School

Pinnacle Education is a growing provider of quality online high school solutions, academic systems intelligence and learner success.

The Director, Pinnacle Online High School is responsible for the successful delivery of Pinnacle Online High School and coordinating the delivery of Pinnacle Online High School resources to educational partners under a professional services agreement. The Director, Pinnacle Online High School reports to the Chief Learning Officer and plays a key role as a member of the Instruction Group’s management team.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Oversees program planning and operations
• Manages and leads online faculty
• Insures academic quality and integrity
• Creates and supports a positive student experience

Core Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees all aspects of the Pinnacle Online High School serving students and adult learners outside the state of Arizona.
• Responsible for developing & measuring key program performance metrics: Student and Instructor Performance
• Creates policies and practices that support Pinnacle Education’s mission.
• Establishes resource requirements and manages the allocation of resources for all facets of the Pinnacle Online High School program.
• Coordinates with other Pinnacle Education teams such as Instruction, IT/Technology, Student Services, Curriculum, Marketing, Sales, etc. to appropriately resource and deliver the programs.
• Supervises program management personnel.
• Develops and establishes procedures and policies governing internal and external communications and reports.
• Provides problem resolution strategies for parents, students and others participating in Pinnacle Online High School programs.
• Develops and manages all aspects of program financials included forecasting, line item budget and revenue.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Required Experience:

• BS Degree from an accredited institution in the field of education or related field
• Minimum 3 years educational program management experience or similar experience
• Experience in the delivery of online instructional programs.
• Familiar with a variety of virtual/online learning concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong project management skills

Preferred Experience:

• Master’s Degree in related field
• Minimum 5-7 years educational program management experience or similar experience
• Experience working in an online learning environment
• Experience working in an educational call center
• Experience in customer service, customer experience practices
• Experience with local, state, federal laws and trends related to online K12 education
• Strong leadership skills working with parents and students.

Other:

Pinnacle Education offers a competitive salary with consideration for experience and certification(s). As a provider of online high school solutions, Pinnacle Education has available flexible work shifts from morning/afternoon to afternoon/evening, with possible weekend hours depending on student needs. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Mark Svorinic, Chief Learning Officer, msvorinic@pin-ed.com.

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UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future

***Creating a World of Learners***

Are you looking for a great opportunity, a rewarding career and the chance to make a difference? When you join KC Distance Learning (KCDL), you’ll enjoy a flexible work environment, utilize the latest distance learning and communication technologies, and best of all, help students from all walks of life achieve their individual potential. We are honored to have your attention and look forward to receiving your inquiry.

We are seeking a passionate advocate for student achievement to serve as the Guidance Counselor of Keystone National High School, an online, private school providing high quality education to middle and high school students. In this position you will utilize leadership, advocacy and collaboration to promote student success, provide preventive services and respond to student needs through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and person/social development for all students. You will assist in the enrollment process, ensure student engagement and advise students on progress and future planning for post high school.

The successful candidate will be state certified as a School Counselor. A minimum of 1-3 years experience as a school counselor is required, 5+ years is preferred. A passion for student success is critical. Ability to function as part of a team with administrator, teachers and others is a must. Experience in distance learning and educational technology is preferred.

If this person is you, please apply today at https://knowledgelearning.tms.hrdepartment….4031&lcid=en-US

KC Distance Learning, http://www.kcdistancelearning.com/, is a rapidly growing for-profit education company that provides online learning opportunities to K-12 students. Our markets include families, schools and school districts in all 50 states who are seeking greater quality, flexibility and choice in primary and secondary education. We serve these markets through three distinct offerings: Keystone National High School, iQ Academies and Aventa Learning. We offer a competitive benefits package. To view all of our job openings, please visit us at www.knowledgelearning.com.

Keystone – www.keystoneonlineschool.com
iQ Academies – http://www.iqacademy.com/
Aventa Learning – http://www.aventalearning.com/

Gifted LearningLinks is the online distance-learning program of the Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University.

We currently offer over 100 courses to students in grades three to twelve, including enrichment, honors and AP®. The North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) accredit CTD as a Nonpublic Supplementary school. Our AP courses have all been authorized by the College Board.

Our Honors/AP courses are offered to academically talented sixth through twelfth graders. The courses are created and delivered by the instructor using a “facilitated independent study” model. Students have nine months in which to complete their course, but may accelerate the process.

We are currently looking for part-time online instructors who have subject matter expertise and certification in the following courses:
• AP US History
• AP Economics: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
• AP Human Geography
• US History Honors
• Economics Honors

To learn more about our program, please visit http://ctd.northwestern.edu/gll

To apply, please send your resume along with a cover letter explaining your approach to online learning to:

Elfi Sanderson
Program Coordinator
Gifted LearningLinks
e-sanderson@northwestern.edu
gll@northwestern.edu
(847) 491-3833

Center for Talent Development, Gifted LearningLinks