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

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

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

Job Snapshot: The Princeton Review: Executive Director, E-Learning

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New York, NY 10024 ( Map it )

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

KC Distance Learning is seeking a consultant with extensive knowledge of best practices in elementary education. The best candidates will have most or all of the following characteristics:

• Knowledge of the most effective means of bringing students to excellence in literacy and/or math.
• Familiarity with the best technology resources for achieving student success.
• Understanding of child development and the application of discoveries in neuroscience to classroom instruction.
• Experience with the application of general learning theory, including Understanding by Design and Differentiation.
• Creativity and flexibility in finding ways to adapt best practices in the classroom to the online environment.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and résumé to John Adsit at jadsit@kcdistancelearning.com

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

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 academically talented 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.

Beginning in the fall of 2008 we introduced monthly enrollments for our honors and AP courses. These courses are nine months in duration, but students may accelerate. We are looking for an instructors for the following courses:

Algebra I Honors
Geometry Honors
Latin

Please visit http://ctd.northwestern.edu/learning for information about our program and course descriptions.

Interested applicants please contact:

Elfi Sanderson or Dana Thomson
Center for Talent Development
Northwestern University
847-491-3833
gll@northwestern.edu
Center for Talent Development

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

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

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.
 Facilitates the hiring, developing, and mentoring of instructional staff.
 Supervises, monitors, observes, and evaluates designated teachers and staff in terms of their performance and responsibilities in the achievement of school goals and priorities.
 Serves as an instructional coach for FLVS instructional staff.
 Cultivates a collaborative working environment that encourages communication, innovation, and refinement of the best instructional practices.
 Organizes and facilitates instructional related meetings.
 Assists with the development of short-term and long-term staff development plans.
 Monitors the effectiveness of FLVS training programs as it relates to preparing and supporting online teachers.
 Reviews monthly progress reports and other ancillary data to identify areas of concern in regard to student and teacher performance.
 Maintains visibility in his/her school community and be recognized as an educational leader responsible for effective teaching, student achievement, and a safe and healthy environment.
 Provides regular feedback to Learning Community Leader regarding the performance of instructional staff and progress of students.
 Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect to other team member’s obligations.
 Monitors departmental compliance with accountability measures.
 Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.
 All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.
 Master’s degree required with a minimum of three years successful teaching experience.
 Must obtain Florida Certificate in Ed Leadership upon completion of Ed Leadership requirements.
 Demonstrated experience in supervision, training, and development of teachers.
 School Principal or Assistant School Principal experience preferred but not required.
 Strong knowledge of instructional strategies.
 Strong knowledge of online instructional design theories.
 Strong knowledge of learning style theories.
 Strong knowledge of educational leadership strategies.
 Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
 Possesses knowledge of technical issues affecting the organization.
 Displays proficiency in organization and coordination skills.
 Works as a team member and leader.
 Employs innovative problem solving techniques to accomplish objectives.
 Possesses skills with all applicable and recommended FLVS computer applications.
 Location: Orlando office or remote depending on assigned duties. The Instructional Leader must reside in the State of Florida.
 Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
 Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communication ability.
 Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
 Florida Virtual School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Florida Virtual School to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Please contact our Human Resources Department by calling 407-513-3587 ext. 4540 or apply on line at the following address:
https://ats3.searchsoft.net/ats/app_login.s…5668&separate=Y

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

The Instructor Full-Time is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that results in students achieving academic success in accordance with FLVS and state policies and laws.
 Plans, prepares, and implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
 Identifies, selects, creates and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
 Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
 Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
 Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
 Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
 Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment for students by participation in activities including, but not limited to, the following: team teaching, meetings, staff development, communities of practice, and committees.
 Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
 Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
 Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, schools, and colleagues measured by FLVS district/school survey results.
 Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
 Demonstrates gains in student performance.
 Participates in presentations about online teaching including, but not limited to, the following: presentations, authoring articles, research and sharing of information for professional growth, student outreach events and activities.
 Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrates respect for others.
 Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.
 All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.
 Bachelor’s Degree or higher with a minimum of three years successful teaching experience.
 Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate required for teachers of Florida students.
 Certified in relevant subject area.
 Knowledge of students in a distance-learning environment.
 Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies.
 Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
 Works independently with little direct supervision.
 Works as part of a team.
 Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
 Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve school goals.
 Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills.
 Utilizes all required and recommended FLVS computer applications.
 Location: Remote.
 Travel is required and must hold a valid driver’s license.
 Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
 Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
 Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
 Florida Virtual School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Florida Virtual School to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Please contact our Human Resources Department by calling 407-513-3587 ext. 4540 or apply on line at the following address:
https://ats3.searchsoft.net/ats/app_login.s…5668&separate=Y

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

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

SCIENCE CURRICULUM DEVELOPER—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.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Science Curriculum Developer is a member of the Curriculum Development department and is responsible for evaluating existing science courses for instructional integrity, accuracy, alignment to education standards, and visual and instructional consistency. Based on this evaluation, the Science Curriculum Developer creates and implements build plans for existing courses and writes and/or rewrites academic course content, including text instruction, assessments, and questions. The Science Curriculum Developer also designs new courses and reviews new course content written by outside contract authors. The Science Curriculum Developer stays current on instructional design research and incorporates the latest, most effective teaching strategies into courses. The Science Curriculum Developer is also responsible for responding to curriculum tickets for course maintenance. Tasks require a high level of oral and written communication and problem-solving skills, technical savvy, and the ability to be detail-oriented.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design academic courses by applying the latest instructional design methods

• Write and revise rigorous academic course content, including instructional text, assessments, and questions, that correlates to upper levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy and appropriate Lexile reading levels

• Align academic course content to national and multiple state education standards

• Ensure logic and consistency among instructional elements across courses and within subject matters by applying style and formatting guidelines

• Maintain, update, and make corrections in courses when required

• Maintain accurate and efficient record keeping procedures when handling curriculum tickets and when packaging content

• Maintain regular, professional and clear communication with team members and contract staff to ensure adherence to schedules, deadlines, and goals

• Maintain a complete understanding of Advanced Academics learning management system, ROADS, in order to fully comprehend the possible products and services the company is able to offer

• Participate in professional development opportunities in order to stay current with new educational issues and opportunities nationwide which might have an impact on the business

• Provide and assist other departments with input and resources needed to create a collaborative and service-oriented environment, including working with the sales team to broaden its product knowledge and assist in presentations to clients

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Product Development, as required

CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS AND REQUIREMENTS
An advanced degree with a focus in science and minimum of five years of job experience in development or teaching at the secondary level is required. Candidate must demonstrate an in-depth scientific knowledge, specifically in physical science and chemistry, as well as a working knowledge of instructional design and standards-based educational practice. Candidate must have a high degree of technology and computer skills, have strong oral and written communication skills and be available to work a demanding and flexible shift. Candidate should be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and possess a proven track record to meet deadlines. Finally, the candidate should have a passion for education and be highly motivated toward self-discipline and quality work.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
TECHNICAL
The Science Curriculum Developer should have an understanding of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook. Additional knowledge of Internet coding (HTML) and web design is preferable, but not required. Some working knowledge of the following Adobe products is also preferable, but not required:

• Photoshop (or Fireworks)
• Illustrator
• Captivate
• Flash
• Acrobat

GENERAL
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong technical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective multi-tasking and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision or as part of a team
• Strong work ethic to achieve company goals

Finally, it is important that the Science Curriculum Developer can adapt to changing education, business and technological realities without losing sight of the ultimate long term goal of Advanced Academics.

Residency in Oklahoma preferred, but not required.

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.

TO APPLY: E-mail cover letter and resume to: hr@advancedacademics.com.

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

Gifted LearningLinks is the online distance-learning program of the Center for Talent Development 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 of Colleges and Schools accredit CTD as a Special Function School.

Beginning in the fall of 2008 we introduced monthly enrollments for our honors and AP courses. These courses are nine months in duration, but students may accelerate. We are looking for an instructor for AP English Language and Composition and Literary Analysis Honors beginning October 15th.

Please visit http://ctd.northwestern.edu/learning for information about our program and a course description.

Interested applicants please contact:

Roxanne Greenberger
Director of Gifted LearningLinks
Center for Talent Development
Northwestern University

847-491-4979
rgreenberger@northwestern.edu
Center for Talent Development

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

Welcome to Florida Virtual School (FLVS)…Any Time, Any Place, Any Path, Any Pace!  Check us out and see all that we have to offer!

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an established leader in developing and providing virtual K-12 education solutions to students nationwide. A nationally recognized, award winning, e-Learning model, FLVS was founded in 1997 was the country’s first state-wide Internet-based public high school.

Today, FLVS serves middle and high school students with more than 90 courses. In 2000, the Florida Legislature established FLVS as an independent educational entity with a gubernatorial appointed board. FLVS is the only public school with funding tied directly to student performance. FLVS provides online solutions for grades 6 to 12, as well as for adults seeking GED alternatives both in Florida and out-of-state through their Global Services Division.

Student Enrollment & Coverage Area:

FLVS served over 52,000 students in 87,000 half-credit enrollments in 06-07. Enrollment is open to public, private, and home school students. Students outside Florida enroll on a tuition basis. FLVS expects to serve 100K enrollments in 07-08. FLVS is part of the Florida public education system and serves students in all 67 Florida districts. FLVS also serves students, schools, and districts around the nation through tuition-based instruction, curriculum provision, and training.

Course Offerings:

FLVS offers more than 90 courses — everything from GED to Honors to 10 Advanced Placement courses. FLVS courses are accepted for credit and are transferable. Florida Virtual School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and courses are NCAA approved. FLVS also offers AP Exam reviews in April, even for students who did not take the course through FLVS.

Faculty:

Over 400 FLVS full-time and 176 adjunct teachers reside throughout Florida and beyond. All FLVS teachers possess a valid Florida teaching certificate and are certified specifically in the subject they teach. Currently, 88 of our instructors are National Board Certified.

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

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

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