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Those seeking online teaching work also need subject matter expertise. If you have subject matter expertise, consider the following positions. ~ Dennis

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Online Curriculum Company is looking for highly qualified content reviewers for the following high school courses:

Biology

Biology- 2nd half
Environmental Science

Environmental Science- 2nd half
Personal Fitness
Research
Media Studies
P.E.
Life Management
Financial Literacy
Ethics
Essentials of Business
Music Appreciation
Business Communication
Digital Arts

If you are interested and qualified, please send your resume to kyler@fyioc.com. Please indicate which course you are applying for.

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Another school year is starting! Where will you be a year from now?

The decision to return to graduate school for the UW-Stout E-Learning and Online Teaching Certificate isn’t made lightly. During hard economic times you can choose to stand pat or grow your teaching arts by seeking new ideas and opportunities. It’s not enough to simply be curious about teaching online. You have to act now to learn the skills to swim in this 21st Century sea of change. The bottom line is to develop real experience and skills that open the door to new jobs and opportunities.

  • If you want to qualify for the best part time job a teacher can get; join our program.
  • If you want to deeply understand how to integrate the latest web technologies into your classroom, join our program.
  • If you want an edge in an uncertain job market, join our program.
  • If you want flexibility, opportunity, and intellectual challenge join our program.

Despite the economic downturn, there are many jobs available for those with online teaching experience and solid curricular subject matter expertise. Our program will provide you with the skills and real online teaching experience needed to break into this booming field.

The market for experienced online teachers at the K-12 level is red hot. Also more community college and university opportunities are developing everyday. As part of the UW-Stout E-Learning and Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Program you will receive hands on instruction along with current educational theory about distance learning. Job search advice and a steady stream of fresh job opportunities are being regularly updated on my blog at: http://doconnor.edublogs.org/category/e-learning-jobs/

If you want to work from home, love a challenge, enjoy technology, crave a change of pace and are seeking new horizons now is the time to become an online teacher. Join our program!

Questions? Concerns? Call or email, I’m always happy to share information.

Fall courses begin in late September and are open for registration NOW!

Dennis O’Connor, Program Advisor

E-Learning & Online Teaching

School of Education

Online Professional Development

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University

530-318-1145 (Cell)

Skype: wiredinstructor2

Oconnord@uwstout.edu

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

Job Description

We are expanding our team to meet the needs of our rapidly growing institution and are currently accepting resumes for Online Adjunct Faculty in: Accounting, Anthropology, Communications, Composition, Environmental Science, ESL, History, Literature, and Philosophy. Ashford University offers programs in General Education, Organizational Management, Accounting, Psychology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Health Care Administration, and Masters in Teaching and Learning with Technology.
Online Adjunct Faculty are expected to place a strong emphasis on student-centered learning as well as:
Hold a minimum of a Masters Degree in at least one subject area listed above Reside in one of these states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, WashingtonHave an interest and commitment to teaching in an online environmentBe proficient in the use of Internet toolsTeaching experience preferredOnline training is provided. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter indicating their interest in online instruction. Email materials to: teach@ashford.edu
A benefit package may or may not be available. Request specific information from the employer.
Company Job ID: 4656193
Online Adjunct Faculty
Ashford University
AJE Reference Number: 514421987
To apply for this position, select one of the contact methods listed below.

Please reference the AJE Reference Number, Job Title and Company Job ID listed above when applying, and mention that you found the job on America’s Job Exchange.

To apply you must be a U.S. citizen or an individual authorized to work in the United States.

Access this website to post your resume or fill out a job application online:
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/jobclick.cfm?site=7&job=4656193

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Dear Colleagues:

Here at the Friday Institute at NC State University, we have a number of new projects evaluating educational innovations, including virtual schools, 1-1 computing programs in middle and high schools, virtual computing applied to high school and community college engineering programs, technology integration projects, professional development programs, and state-wide policies and programs related to e-learning and 21st century skills. As a result, we are currently seeking to hire 8 additional researchers, 4 at the associate level and 4 at the senior associate level, to further build our existing research and evaluation team. I’ve attached the job description for each level position. Please spread the word to former students (masters and doctoral level), post-docs, and others who would be qualified and interested. Questions or requests for further information should be directed to Marj Santoro (msantor@ncsu.edu), who is coordinating the search process.

Thanks,
Glenn

Glenn Kleiman
Executive Director, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation
Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
College of Education
North Carolina State University
1890 Main Campus Drive
919-513-8509
glenn_kleiman@ncsu.edu

Senior Research Associate
(Multiple positions are available)

The mission of the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University is to advance education through innovation in teaching, learning, and leadership. We conduct research, create resources, advocate to improve teaching and learning, and provide services to educators and policymakers. Our work focuses on innovations that will help prepare all students, from preschool through college, to live and work successfully in the 21st century.

The Senior Research Associate (SRA) will work on several projects to evaluate the implementation and impact of technology-enabled innovations in K-12 classrooms. This individual will assume a central role in the evaluation process and will manage the day-to-day operations of evaluation projects. The SRA will serve as the primary liaison between school personnel, project team members, graduate assistants, and the faculty members serving as principal investigators. The SRA will oversee all data gathering, data management, and data analysis activities related to the project. In addition, the SRA will be responsible for managing the production of reports for the LEAs and schools participating in the study, the funding agencies, and interested educators, researchers, and policymakers. The SRA will also be centrally involved with presentations and publications arising from the projects, and will contribute to proposals for additional evaluation projects. Multiple positions may be available.

This is a one-year appointment under a term contract, subject to renewal depending upon job performance and anticipated continuation of funding.

Qualifications:
• M.A. required, Ph.D. strongly preferred, in relevant field such as education or psychology;
• Training in Evaluation, Educational Psychology, Education or related fields.
• Strong methodological skills, including research design, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, measurement, and knowledgeable in using SPSS or SAS.
• Strong writing skills.
• Good project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact well with teachers, principals and other administrators in public schools at the elementary and middle level.
• Experience working in an elementary or middle school setting.
To Apply:
To apply please visit http://jobs.ncsu.edu and search for position number 03-27-0802.

AA/EOE. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.

Attached File ( Number of downloads: 1 )
Attached File FridayInst_SeniorResAssoc.doc

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

Gifted LearningLinks is looking for a part-time online instructor to teach our enrichment level (grades 6-8) arts courses beginning September 15, 2008.

The courses are:
Art Appreciation (Fall 08)
Great Art Theft Mysteries (Winter 09)
Film Studies (Summer 09)

Fall and winter enrichment courses are three months in duration beginning September 15, January 15. The summer session begins June 15 and runs for nine weeks.

To review our current course offerings, please visit http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/learning/

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

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

Center for Talent Development

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Environmental Science Curriculum Writer: Temporary, Advanced Academics

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Bricktown, Oklahoma City, Okla., Advanced Academics, a company affiliate of DeVry, Inc. partners with school districts to help high school students graduate and succeed. Advanced Academics supplements traditional classroom programs through online course instruction using highly qualified teachers and a proprietary technology platform specifically designed for secondary education. Advanced Academics also operates virtual high schools in partnership with school districts and charter schools in 6 states.

The Curriculum Writer is responsible for planning, designing, and writing content and assessments for the development of an online secondary Environmental Science course and associated assessments. The Curriculum Writer must possess strong knowledge in subject area and instructional design practices. Strong written communication skills are necessary in order to ensure that the course content is engaging and covers the topics necessary to meet the appropriate state and national education standards. The Curriculum Writer must be able to provide content and assessment items that are rigorous and correlate to middle and higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy and that meets Lexile readability standards. Previous teaching experience in Environmental Science strongly preferred.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Please send inquiries and resumes to hr@advancedacademics.com.

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6th Grade English Curriculum Writer: Temporary, Advanced Academics

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Bricktown, Oklahoma City, Okla., Advanced Academics, a company affiliate of DeVry, Inc. partners with school districts to help high school students graduate and succeed. Advanced Academics supplements traditional classroom programs through online course instruction using highly qualified teachers and a proprietary technology platform specifically designed for secondary education. Advanced Academics also operates virtual high schools in partnership with school districts and charter schools in 6 states.

The Curriculum Writer is responsible for planning, designing, and writing content and assessments for the development of an online 6th Grade English course and associated assessments. The Curriculum Writer must possess strong knowledge in subject area and instructional design practices. Strong written communication skills are necessary in order to ensure that the course content is engaging and covers the topics necessary to meet the appropriate state and national education standards. The Curriculum Writer must be able to provide content and assessment items that are rigorous and correlate to middle and higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy and that meets Lexile readability standards. Previous teaching experience in 6th Grade English strongly preferred.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Please send inquiries and resumes to hr@advancedacademics.com.

Online Instructional Designer: Temporary, Advanced Academics

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Bricktown, Oklahoma City, Okla., Advanced Academics, a company affiliate of DeVry, Inc. partners with school districts to help high school students graduate and succeed. Advanced Academics supplements traditional classroom programs through online course instruction using highly qualified teachers and a proprietary technology platform specifically designed for secondary education. Advanced Academics also operates virtual high schools in partnership with school districts and charter schools in 6 states.

The Instructional Designer is responsible for reviewing, revising, and packaging written secondary academic content for Advanced Academics. The Instructional Designer reviews academic content and makes recommendations for increasing the level of instructional quality, engagement, usability, and learning. The Instructional Designer is also responsible for reviewing and writing reliable and valid assessment items.

The Instructional Designer must have background in Instructional Design, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to work with a web-based learning management system. The Instructional Designer must also be able to meet rigorous deadlines and shift focus quickly in response to a diverse set of duties.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Please send inquiries and resumes to hr@advancedacademics.com.

Online Content Editor: Temporary, Advanced Academics

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Bricktown, Oklahoma City, Okla., Advanced Academics, a company affiliate of DeVry, Inc. partners with school districts to help high school students graduate and succeed. Advanced Academics supplements traditional classroom programs through online course instruction using highly qualified teachers and a proprietary technology platform specifically designed for secondary education. Advanced Academics also operates virtual high schools in partnership with school districts and charter schools in 6 states.

The Content Editor is responsible for ensuring that written content and assessments from all subject matters adhere to Chicago style. The Content Editor must possess exceptional attention to detail, knowledge of grammar and punctuation, and an eye for consistency. The ability to edit a large volume of content and assessments while still maintaining error-free and consistent prose is required. The Content Editor must work with in-house style guides and also Chicago style guidelines. An outstanding candidate would possess familiarity with Lexile reading levels and have experience rewriting content to match certain grade levels.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Please send inquiries and resumes to hr@advancedacademics.com.

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

Job opportunities for experienced online instructors are booming in the k-12 sector.  I’ve talked with several K-12 schools this week and I hear the same thing: we have hundreds of applicants but none of them have online training or experience.   This is exactly what I mean when I say, Good Training Opens the Door to Your future. ~ Dennis

Gifted LearningLinks
Center for Talent Development
Part-time Online Instructor Positions

Overview

Gifted LearningLinks is the online distance-learning program of the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University. We offer over 100 courses to students in grades three to twelve, including enrichment, honors and AP®. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredit CTD as a Special Function School. As such, our students can often use our rigorous courses to add valuable credits to their transcripts.

Enrichment courses for grades 3-8 are three months in duration, beginning Sept. 15, January 15 and June 15 (nine weeks). Beginning September 2008 we will introduce monthly admissions for our honors and AP® courses. Honors and AP courses are nine months in duration, but students have the opportunity to finish in less time.

We are currently looking for part-time online instructors for the 2008-09 academic year who have subject matter expertise and certification in the following academic areas:

• AP® Latin Vergil (Course is authorized by College Board)
• Geometry Honors
• International Relations & Conflicts Honors
• Science, Enrichment (Grades 3-5)
Natural Hazards or Nature’s Revenge; Bacteria – They-re Everywhere!; Dinosaurs-Forget About the Flintstones
• Social Studies, Enrichment (Grades 3-5)
Knights, Castles, Lords, and Ladies, History in the Making, and Pirate Culture
• Mathematics, Enrichment (Grades 6-8)
Cryptographs, Introduction to Theoretical Mathematics, and Data Probability
• Skill Building (Grades 6-8)
Preparation for Standardized Tests

To review our current course offerings and a video describing our program, please visit www.ctd.northwestern.edu/learning/

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

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

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Online High School Principal Positions: Insight Schools

Locations: Columbia, SC, Brooklyn Center, MN, Denver, CO, Washington (State)

Description:

Oversees, directs, develops, and implements education and teaching programs for the high school. This position is the education leader of the school and has the primary responsibility for the academic success of the students of the statewide online public high school. Telecommuting is not available for this position.

Regularly reviews student performance data and works with local and national teams to develop and implement programs for improving success.

Manages school faculty, responsibilities include but are not limited to, assigning classes, setting expectations, facilitating professional development, monitoring and reviewing performance, conducting regular staff meetings, facilitating a sense of community among instructional personnel, and ensuring faculty satisfaction.

Oversees the resolution of student/parent disputes as they relate to academic policy, teacher performance, etc.

Point of contact for constructive feedback on high school curriculum to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and feedback on high school learning systems to the Director of Operations and Technology.

Ensures the execution of school/district policy and the adherence to state guidelines/testing. Develops and embraces a culture of quality service, continuous improvement, and innovation all directed at improving student success and satisfaction; Instills a healthy sense of urgency within the organization.

Works closely with the Executive Director and Operations Manager on school planning, policy, finances, and performance.

Participates in external relations with the community, including district community, state regulatory bodies, and community organizations.

Maintains contact with district partner and School Board regarding the academic success of the school.

Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

A thorough knowledge in education as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Principal certificate.

Three years of experience as a principal of a school or in an administrative role at an educational organization, preferable in a high school and experience leading and managing teams. Experience in eLearnng, online courses, or online schools preferred.

Able to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team with team members located at a distance.

Must be wiling and able to teach a course during the first year of employment.

Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to communicate and provide guidance and support to faculty and staff as it relates to the academic quality and operational aspects of the school.

Must be results oriented and able to manage multiple projects and activities.

Please e-mail resumes and letters of interest to hr@insightschools.net

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Overview

Insight Schools builds and operates statewide, full-time, diploma-granting, online public high schools in partnership with local school districts and community organizations. Insight Schools’ focus is to educate high-school-age youth who, for a variety of reasons, need an alternative to the traditional public high school experience. The Insight team consists of experienced educators and innovators who have run some of the largest online high school programs in the nation.

Position

We are currently seeking part-time and full-time instructors for all subjects for the 2008/09 school year.
Part-time and full-time status is determined by course type and enrollment and will be discussed with applicant later in application process.

Required Certification

Colorado / Nevada / Idaho

Required Endorsement

An endorsement in the subject for which you apply is required.

Position Description

Our online instructors are responsible for the overall facilitation of assigned courses.
Specific responsibilities include:

  • Responding to online students within one school day;
  • Identifying and contacting students who have not logged in to class;
  • Communicating with students via email and phone;
  • Grading and posting grades in the learning management system gradebook each week;
  • Communicating with students and parents via phone at least once each semester;
  • Conducting parent-teacher conferences, as necessary;
  • Leading regularly-scheduled office hour/tutoring sessions each week;
  • Communicating regularly with other members of the learning team;
  • Completing necessary class/student reports for administrative purposes;
  • Advising the Principal and mentors of class and student needs;
  • Participating in professional development and training;
  • Informally helping to market Insight Schools to students and families;
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Online instructors report to the principal.

Desired Skills

Instructors should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Word, basic internet search skills, and comfort working with email. Strong written communication and relationship- building skills and willingness to learn new technologies are essential.

How to Apply

We welcome your application to teach for Insight Schools, which you can provide to us by using the following link: https://edzapp.com/applicant/loginprivate.a…rigincode=22748.

Questions?
Please contact us!
Email: teachers@insightschools.net
Voicemail: 866.596.8667

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Tech Tip: Free Software Training Quick Reference Sheets

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Are you interested in advancing your career with new opportunities and want to…
• Teach online in a technical, community college, or higher education

• Work as a virtual school teacher in new K-12 environments

• Develop and deliver training for your district, business, government, health care,

or other nonprofit organizations

Becoming an Online Teacher

Bobby Hobgood provides an excellent overview on becoming an effective online instructor. He describes three critical phases of online course development: preparation, design and teaching.

Future of Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Kyong-Jee Kim and Curtis J. Bonk explore the results of a survey of postsecondary administrators and instructors regarding future trends in online teaching and learning. Includes predictions about the changing roles of online instructors, student expectations, and projected technology use in online teaching and learning over the next few years.

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Table 3 Copyright © Kyong-Jee Kim and Curtis J. Bonk

Table 3 image used with permission from Educause Copyright © 2007 by EDUCAUSE

Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Education (PDF file)

John Watson and Jennifer Ryan report on the fast-paced growth of K-12 online schools and how successful online programs with quality outcomes are

being developed and delivered at many different levels, from national organizations to single-district, as well as state-led, multi-district, and consortium programs.

Promising Practices in Online Learning (PDF file)

John Watson gives examples of how blended learning combines the best elements of online and face-to-face learning, and is increasing educational opportunities for students all over the world.

National Standards for Quality Online Teaching (PDF file)

In February 2008 the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) released this report to provide states, districts, online programs, and other organizations with a set of quality guidelines and best practices for online teaching.

Tech Tip – Free Software Training Quick Reference Sheet

Here’s a wonderful time-saving resource for technology training. The CustomGuide Learn-on-Demand Web site has a selection of free printable “cheat sheet” software user guides for Macintosh and Windows. Each of the colorful PDF quick sheets is appealingly formatted with screen shots and keyboard shortcuts. Sheets can be shared with staff and students and posted on your school or organization’s Web site.

Titles include:

Summer Courses are Filling Quickly – Don’t Delay

http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/courses.shtml

Participate from your home computer; no travel to campus is required. Select university billing, and no payment is due until summer session begins.

Final Call for Courses Beginning on June 16 and June 23

EDUC 760 E-learning for Educators

RDGED 702 Reading in the Content Areas K-12

EDUC 744 909 Teaching Writing with the 6-Traits

EDUC 744 917 Inspiration and Kidspiration: K-12 Strategies to Build Study Skills and Comprehension

EDUC 744 914 Methods of Teaching Middle School Math (Grades 4-8)

EDUC 744 965 Issues and Problems in Teaching Primary Mathematics - K-3

EDUC 744 925 Bullying in Schools

EDUC 744 928 Instructional Applications of Digital Photography

EDUC 744 938 Digital Media and Visual Literacy

EDUC 744 941 Mentoring Teachers

EDUC 744 949 Assessment for Learning

EDUC 744 951 Teaching Information Literacy with Primary Sources

EDUC 744 954 Instructional Leadership Skills

EDUC 744 956 Building Better Instruction with Technology

EDUC 744 963 Teaching English Language Learners (ELL) in General Education

EDUC 744 964 Workforce Development: Every Teacher’s Responsibility

EDUC 744 929 Web Design for Educators

EDUC 744 937 Applications for iPods and Handheld Computers

EDUC 744 939 Intermediate Web Design

Register online

Originally created for the UW-Stout Infobytes Newsletter Karen Franker, Editor

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Arabic I
Developer Description and Instructor Description
Application Deadline: June 20, 2008
Video Introduction to similar course project in Chinese: www.marinegrafics.com/chinese/promo.htm

LEARN NC, a K-12 outreach program of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in collaboration with the NC Department of Public Instruction, the NC General Assembly and the NC Virtual Public School, is currently seeking a developer and instructor for Level 1 of Online Arabic. This course is the first in a two-part series designed to help students develop proficiency in Arabic. The opportunity requires the individual to both develop and then teach the course online. This course will place great emphasis on the spoken language while cultivating reading and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic. With the assistance of the development team, the course will be completed by December 31, 2008, to be taught in early January 2009. The following features will be included:

• Emphasis on spoken Arabic
• Student self-reporting of proficiency and understanding through the use of LinguaFolio (http://www.pen.k12.va.us/linguafolio/)
• Each lesson begins with a video vignette to introduce new language structures. The videos tell the story of two young people who meet and get to know one another.
• Listening/speaking comprehension exercises provide practice
• Weekly conversation coaches work one-on-one and in groups to assist with student pronunciation
• Skype (www.skype.com) is used to provide real-time conversation with conversation coaches and instructor
• Culture is embedded throughout the course to reinforce language learning.
• Sense of community is cultivated through group activities where students share via discussion boards, internal Messages system, and Skype. Student must feel a part of the course with activities that not only engage them, but also connect them to others including the instructor.
• Course is developed in Blackboard (www.blackboard.com) with the assistance of an instructional designer
• Course content does not depend on a textbook; therefore, all content of the course must be developed and reside within the course.
• Students receive individualized feedback on a weekly basis from the instructor.
• In addition to practicing speaking and listening with conversation coaches, the instructor will also speak with students on a weekly basis to determine student oral proficiency and listening comprehension skills development.
• Maximum enrollment will be held at 20 students for the initial offering

The following information details our expectations/requirements for both the developer position and the instructor position. In addition, we will be seeking conversation coaches to provide 2, 45-minute practice sessions with a group of 3-4 students weekly for the semester (18 weeks).

Developer Expectations and Requirements
• Must be proficient in Arabic
• Must be, or be able to be, certified as an Arabic teacher
• Must have American high school teaching experience or comparable work with teenagers
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, use of Arabic characters in the electronic environment, and preferred knowledge of HTML editor like Dreamweaver or similar HTML editors (www.nvu.com is a great HTML editor that is free!)
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to collaborate regularly with the Project Manager, the Instructional Designer, and the Development Team during the development stage
• Must have daily, reliable Internet access to collaborate with Instructional Designer and Project Manager
• Must have a background in language education and second language acquisition
• Willingness to complete 2 online instructor preparation courses this summer and fall to develop and improve teaching skills online
• Willingness to become familiar with LinguaFolio, a formative assessment tool, and incorporate its use in the course
• Willingness to review other Arabic courses’ materials and resources at leisure to understand development standards and to effectively develop Arabic 1
• Willingness to learn Blackboard, the course management system in which the course will be developed (LEARN NC can provide online instruction in the use of this tool)
• Ability to work with video team to develop scripts for introductory dialogue for each lesson (video vignette) and approve video/audio content produced by video team
• Willingness to work with a development team
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with development team
• Desire to be a part of a pioneering effort to bring Arabic language and culture to students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn!
• Ability to work with development team to finish course by December 31, 2008
• Developer salary: $6,000-8,000

Instructor Expectations and Requirements
• Must be proficient in Arabic
• Must be, or be able to be, certified as an Arabic teacher
• Must have American high school teaching experience or comparable work with teenagers
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, use of Arabic characters in the electronic environment
• Must have daily, reliable Internet access
• Background in language education and second language acquisition
• Willingness to complete 2 online instructor preparation courses this summer and fall to develop and improve teaching skills online
• Willingness to become familiar with LinguaFolio, a formative assessment tool, and incorporate its use in the course
• Willingness to learn Blackboard, the course management system in which the course will be developed (LEARN NC can provide online instruction in the use of this tool)
• Must coordinate with conversation coaches (1 per 4-5 students) on a weekly basis what students should practice
• Must keep good records of students’ progress and grades throughout the course
• Must communicate with the NC Virtual Public School about registration and technical issues
• Must work with NCVPS to communicate with the Distance Learning Coordinators at representative high schools where students are enrolled
• Must love teaching Chinese to a range of students!
• Instructor Salary ~ $225 per student

Application Process
The following materials must be submitted electronically no later than June 20, 2008, to Dr. Bobby Hobgood at bhobgood@learnnc.org. Please use the following subject line for your message: Arabic I Developer
1. A current resume or CV
2. A description of current and past teaching experience in Arabic
3. A statement of current teacher certification(s) and in what states
4. A statement of your use of technology and any experience in online teaching and learning
5. A statement to indicate you are available to begin working this summer
6. Contact information

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FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

For questions, please contact
Brenda Collatin-Ayala
Human Resources
Florida Virtual School
Phone: 407-513-3371
Fax: 407-513-3482
Bcollatin@flvs.net

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Position: Instructional Leader, Instructional Department

Location: Remote with the ability to travel to Orlando as needed for meetings, training workshops, etc.

Salary Range: $64,802.00-$103,683.00

Position Description:

The Instructional Leader assists the Learning Community Leader and Director of Instruction in managing the school and its human resources to attain school goals by providing evidence of effective instruction that results in student achievement. The Instructional Leader supports instructors in personal and professional growth activities.

http://www.flvs.net/general/job_descriptions.php

Dates for submission:

Open Date: May 30, 2008

Close Date: TBA

Apply:

Candidates must submit their interest via the on-line application system. Access to the application system and a detailed job description are located on our website at:

http://www.flvs.net/general/Employment.php

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Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for the North Carolina Virtual Public Schools’ (NCVPS).

Information about the position is at:

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/jobs/detail…_date&order=ASC

Please share this information with others in your state.

All questions should be sent to:

Bryan Setser
Executive Director
North Carolina Virtual Public School
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
919-455-8897
bsetser@dpi.state.nc.us

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  • E-learning jobs SearchCustomize search engine and job board dedicated to e-learning telecommuting jobs. I’m experimenting with this specialized search tool. I need to do some tweaks and get it placed on my webpage at wiredinstructor.net.(tags: e-learning jobs jobsearch job)

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The Virtual Gazette has been around for a long time. I have a fondness for the publication because I found my first online job with Connected University via an ad in the Virtual Gazette. Perhaps the same will be true for you! It’s a fine publication, keep an eye on it!

Online Instructor – Ed. M. of Education
Virtual Instructors needed to teach in the Ed.M. of Education with a Concentration in E-Learning, Graduate Certificate in Foundations of E-Learning, and Graduate Certificate in Management of E-Learning programs. Requirements: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, E-Learning, Instructional Design, or related field. Experience in teaching online, Strong work ethic, high quality performance, ability to collaborate. Submit a cover letter, current resume/CV, teaching evaluations, a teaching philosophy statement with examples of its implementation in online instructional settings, and three professional references at: https://employ.global.uillinois.edu/app/views/public/UniversityOfIllinoisGlobal/
Online Instructors - Graduate Health Services Management Instructors
Argosy University seeks Health Services Management faculty members to teach online graduate classes at the Masters level. Requirements: EdD or PhD in Health Services Management, Education, Health Care Administration or Business with a focus in Health Care Administration or Health Services Management, Must have professional experience and academic concentration in health care organizations and health care delivery systems, and at least 1 year of teaching experience at the graduate level. Successful candidates must reside in the U.S. Applicants should apply at: http://online.argosy.edu/about_us/employment.asp
Online Adjunct Faculty - Applied Linguistics
UMass Boston seeks applicants for the following opportunities: Cross cultural Perspectives, ESL Methodology, Foreign Language Pedagogy, Foundations of Multicultural Education, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics. Requirements: Background in language acquisition, ESL, and Foreign Language Methodologies, Doctorate in Applied Linguistics with focus on ESL/Foreign Language. Experience in teaching online with WebCT Vista. Research/Contributions to the field. Commitment to urban & culturally diverse communities. Submit Cover Letter, Transcripts, Statement of teaching philosophy, CV, Samples of publications/scholarly writing, Three letters of reference with application to: panagiota.gounari@umb.edu

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