Job Description

Job Details

Job Location Academic Center - Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $59,300.00 - $83,300.00 Salary Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Category Education

The teacher supports students and families and instructs and manages courses in an online learning environment. Using school-approved platforms and instructional materials, the teacher presents the course objectives, conducts live class sessions, and facilitates learning through innovative teaching techniques. Educators work from home and UVA’s offices, and must travel throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing, open house, and graduation. The person in this role will work under all applicable laws, guidelines, and UVA policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the instructional program with synchronous web conferencing sessions and asynchronous instruction
• Completes and records grades on time, providing clear and constructive feedback for all student work
• Conducts parent/guardian conferences
• Develops and updates individual student schedules based on learning goals
• Provides students and parents with alternative learning strategies
• Communicates skillfully with parents, students, and staff
• Attends required meetings
• Collaborates with colleagues and the school’s learning community to monitor student data and make instructional decisions
• Takes part in professional development training
• Supports curriculum development and lesson creation
• Proctors state testing as directed
• Works under all applicable laws, guidelines, and UVA policies
• Travels occasionally to support statewide mandated test administration and to participate in student-sponsored events.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Student Focus: Understands and prioritizes the needs of students, making decisions with their best interests in mind. Cultivates an organizational culture that fosters strong relationships with students.
• Professional Decorum: Exhibits appropriate, respectful behavior and etiquette in a professional setting, always maintaining a positive attitude. Upholds the standards of professionalism in all interactions.
• Servant Leadership: Serves and supports others with empathy and active listening, assisting in developing other leaders. Prioritizes team members and creates a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing circumstances, processes, requirements, or technologies. Navigates an ever-changing world with ease, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
• Organization: Remains focused on priorities, meets deadlines, and accomplishes tasks systematically. Design systems to support all work levels and workflows, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Compassion/Empathy: Understands and shares the feelings of colleagues or employees by demonstrating active listening, using emotional intelligence, and offering assistance. Promotes a supportive and understanding workplace culture.
• Problem Solving: Identifies challenges and develops effective solutions through reasoning and strategic thinking. Employs innovative approaches to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Soft Skills: Possesses personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that enhance efficient communication and collaboration while maintaining emotional balance. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in all professional interactions.
• Action Orientation: Results-driven and proactive, making data-informed decisions to achieve goals with a focus on student outcomes. Takes the initiative to drive progress and achieve results.
• Team Development, Collaboration, and Coordination: Fosters shared goals that build trust, support, and communication. Encourages cross-departmental collaboration and coordination on tasks or projects to enhance teamwork and achieve common objectives.
• Self-Awareness: Recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses, balancing them effectively with team members' strengths. Actively seeks constructive feedback and looks for opportunities for self-development, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee typically performs in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

BENEFITS:

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, basic life, short-term disability, long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, employee assistance program, flexible spending account.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.

DISCLAIMER:

This position description summarizes the essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to clarify the general nature and scope of this position’s role in the organization. The position description does not list every task that an employee may be expected to perform. An employee assigned an unlawful duty or task should report the assignment to the Office of Human Resources. This position description does not list duties or responsibilities in any order of importance.

All UVA employees, regardless of their classification or position, are employed on an at-will basis. This means that each employee’s employment is terminable at the will of the employer or the school at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. No officer, agent, representative, or employee of UVA has any authority to enter into any agreement with any employee or applicant for employment other than on an at-will basis.

University View Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Certified and qualified to teach the subject area in Louisiana

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.