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

Emantras a leading digital education company has the need for SMEs to assist in the development of online courses in Physical Education for K-6 thro 8.

The SME responsibilities:

- Mapping content to state standards
- Ensuring objectives are aligned to standards requirements
- Working with Instructional Designer’s to ensure development is configured to meet standards

These are contract positions and may last between 2-4 months. Please contact us at supra@emantras.com.

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

iQ Academy AZ (Lake Havasu City)

We are currently looking for a strong Program Manager to lead a state funded, virtual middle and high school for the state of Arizona. If you are interested, please apply at:

https://knowledgelearning.tms.hrdepartment….4764&lcid=en-US

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

Now Hiring: Online Middle School and High School Teachers

Are you looking for a great opportunity, a rewarding career, or the chance to make a difference? KC Distance Learning is hiring Highly Qualified Middle School and High School certified teachers to fill positions across the country. We currently have part-time positions available for qualified teachers who want to work from their home. Working at KCDL you will enjoy a flexible work environment, utilize the latest distance learning and communications technology, and, best of all, you can help students from all walks of life achieve their individual potential.

KC Distance Learning is a rapidly growing, for-profit education company that provides online learning opportunities to middle and high school students. Our markets include homeschoolers, schools and school districts in all 50 states and around the world. The teacher will play a key role in the company’s pursuit of continual progress toward supporting students with industry leading, instructionally sound, and timely education. Under the leadership of the Manager of Instruction and, specifically, the Instructional Supervisor, this role is responsible for implementing instructional practices that support student achievement, student retention, and student motivation.

We are recruiting for the following openings across the country:

Accounting
Algebra I
Algebra II
AP Art History
AP Biology
AP Calculus A/B
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science A
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Environmental Science
AP European History
AP French Language
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Physics B
AP Psychology
AP Spanish Language
AP U.S. Government
AP US History
AP World History
Arizona American Government/Civics
Arizona American History
Art Appreciation
Biology
Calculus
Career Exploration
Career Planning
Chemistry
Computer Fundamentals
Consumer Math
Creative Writing
Digital Photography
Driver’s Education
Earth Science
Economics
Employability Skills
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Environmental Science
Forensic Science
French I
French II
French III
French IV
Game Design
Geography/World History
Geometry
German I
German II
German III
German IV
Health
Integrated Math
Intro to World Languages
Japanese I
Japanese II
Journalism
Latin I
Latin II
Life Skills
Mandarin (Chinese) I
Mandarin (Chinese) II
Marketing
Music Appreciation
Nutrition & Wellness
Personal Finance
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Programming I (VB.Net)
Programming II (Java)
Psychology
Skills for Success
Sociology
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV
Trigonometry
Web Design
Language Arts 6
Language Arts 7
Language Arts 8
Math 6
Math 7
Math 8 (Pre Algebra)
Science 6
Science 7
Science 8
Social Studies 6
Social Studies 7
Social Studies 8
World Language Survey

Description:
This position will support Aventa, IQ Academies, and/or Keystone curriculum and students.

Applicant must possess a middle grades or secondary state teaching certification in the subject and grade-level he or she is teaching, in addition to a computer with the appropriate Internet connectivity and software.

Specific Responsibilities:
The Teacher will teach courses following a proactive instructional methodology, such as:

Contact each new student to welcome them to the course.
Contact each new mentor to introduce yourself and provide any additional information about course requirements/expectations.
Contact individual students who are inactive for a period of 7 or more days.
Contact the mentor if a student is inactive for a period of 7 days or more.
Closely monitor student progress relative to their individual course schedule.
Monitor end dates to ensure students are staying on track in the course and proactively contact the student and mentor if concerns arise or if an extension is recommended.
Provide motivating, timely, and constructive feedback for student assignments.
Provide motivating comments and constructive feedback for each assessment item.
Maintain a safe learning environment.
Follow acceptable use policy and FERPA guidelines.
Evaluate all subjective assessments (homework assignments as well as subjective exam components) and assign an appropriate grade to each within 72 hours of student submission.
Ensure that final grades are issued in a timely manner when a student completes a course, within 5 days of when the student’s last assignment was submitted or when his or her end date has passed.
Communicate effectively with students and mentors at different technology skill levels to support instruction and advance educational goals.
Hold weekly instructional synchronous chats (1 hour session per week) via Elluminate and ensure that students unable to attend these sessions have access to recorded meetings.
Provide useful information to students to support success in each course by updating the course home/syllabus area in each course section at a minimum to ensure that it includes a complete syllabus, an explanation of course policies, grading policies, staff information, contact information, and other appropriate information needed as students take the course.
Respond to student and mentor inquiries, questions and requests for help within 24 hours of receipt, regardless of the medium (email, phone call, etc.)
Demonstrate the proper and proficient distribution of announcements and updating these regularly (at least weekly) so that enrolling students feel welcomed and part of the course.
Manage and communicate effectively via the telephone, email, and Message Center.
Demonstrate the proper use of voice mail (if applicable).
Manage and communicate effectively via the discussion board.
Demonstrate the proper use of the discussion board, create forums, ensure students stay on topic, and maintain a collaborative environment.
Demonstrate sufficient use of a Web browser and search engine to locate and evaluate technology-based educational sites that support the instruction and enhance interactivity. Demonstrate proficient distribution of websites.
Work with other staff and faculty in a cooperative, professional manner.
Effectively review courses on an as-needed basis to ensure accurate and current content/assessments.
Collaborate with staff, teachers and/or course writers on an as-needed basis in order to enhance the curriculum.
Actively monitor and participate in the Teacher Resource Center and Online Instruction Community, including actively engaging in discussion groups for teachers and others teaching courses and contributing ideas and resources.
Serve as a master teacher to other teachers teaching courses (if applicable).
Participate in faculty meetings, department meetings, APÒ trainings (including summer institutes if applicable), hardware, software and/or educational training sessions as scheduled.
Provide at least two weeks notice before taking any vacation consisting of three or more days off.
Keep accurate, organized records.
Maintain educationally sound rubrics and apply them to the grading process.
Demonstrate ability to record and submit time via Journyx on a weekly basis.
Pursue professional development opportunities.
Satisfy all continuing educational requirements as dictated by state teaching certification.

Company Structure:
The Teacher will report directly to the Instructional Supervisor and work closely with the Instructional staff.

TO APPLY: https://knowledgelearning.tms.hrdepartment….4073&lcid=en-US

KC Distance Learning is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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