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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

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Full-Time Position Announcement
12 month contract, with possible extension

iEARN-USA http://us.iearn.org

iEARN-USA is the national member of iEARN (the International Education and Resource Network), the leading non-profit global educational network (130 countries) that enables teachers and students to use the Internet and other technologies to collaborate on educational projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world.

Job Title: iEARN-USA Online Course Instructional Designer
Start Date: October 30, 2009 – Conditional on Grant Funding

Responsibilities:
The Instructional Designer will have overall responsibility for designing and implementing two new online professional development courses to prepare K-12 educators worldwide to integrate new technology and collaboration tools into the classroom. Job responsibilities include: collaborating with iEARN professional development and technology staff, as well as representatives of a major software company providing new technology tools to design and build courses that will prepare educators to use these tools; developing and offering professional development training to potential online course facilitators and discussion leaders; collaborating with iEARN technical staff on online enrollment and administration of the two courses, which may have up to 100,000 educator participants; and working with iEARN staff and representatives of the software company to evaluate and develop a certification process for educators successfully completing the courses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional systems or field related to educational technology. Master’s degree in Instructional Systems, Education, Communications or related field preferred.

• Proficiencies in the Moodle CMS and multimedia authoring software such as HTML, PowerPoint, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, and Windows Microsoft Office required.

• In-depth and demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of instructional design theory and principles, learning theory, instructional technology, and adult online learning.

• Ability to apply principles of effective client consultation and team processes.

• Ability to complete projects within a specified timeline while working on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience with course management software (e.g., Moodle) and with development of online courses

• Familiarity with basic technologies used for instruction and training as well as ability to quickly learn new software tools for enhancing teaching and learning in the classroom.

• Awareness of accessibility considerations in instructional design.

• Interest in international education, preferably involving interactive Internet-based technologies

• Flexibility

• Proven administrative skills

• Sense of humor

Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Location: 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115

Send cover letter and resume to: Lisa Jobson ljobson@us.iearn.org

Please note: Position above is contingent on a finalized funding agreement, which is anticipated, but not confirmed.

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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.

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New Jersey City University

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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.

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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

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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

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Full and Part Time Online Instructors, All Disciplines

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.

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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

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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