Job Description

Job Location: Old North Academy - Saint Louis, MO 63107,

Position Type: Full Time,

• POSITION TITLE
• Virtual Classroom Instructional Facilitator
• DEPARTMENT:
• Instruction
• REPORTS TO:
• Principal

Purpose Statement

The Virtual Classroom Instructional Facilitator ensures that students receiving live instruction from a remote teacher experience a safe, orderly, engaging, and academically supportive classroom. Serving as the virtual teacher's physical classroom partner, the assistant maintains active engagement with students throughout the class period by managing the learning environment, monitoring participation and understanding, reinforcing teacher-directed instruction, providing approved small-group and individual support, maintaining materials and technology, and communicating timely information that the remote teacher cannot directly observe. The assistant plays an essential role in translating virtual instruction into effective in-classroom learning, while the virtual teacher remains the teacher of record and retains primary responsibility for instructional planning, teaching, assessment, grading, and academic decisions.

This job reports to assigned supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with the virtual teacher to review lesson objectives, instructional materials, student assignments, and anticipated learning needs for the purpose of ensuring preparedness and alignment with planned instruction.
• Participates in lesson preparation and internalization activities, as appropriate, for the purpose of understanding instructional expectations, anticipating student needs, and effectively supporting the delivery of virtual instruction.
• Facilitates student engagement during virtual instruction (e.g., circulating throughout the classroom, monitoring student work, asking teacher-aligned questions, checking for understanding, and reinforcing instructional concepts) for the purpose of promoting active participation and academic achievement.
• Provides teacher-directed instructional support (e.g., guided practice, individual and small-group assistance, structured learning stations, and reinforcement of instructional concepts) for the purpose of addressing individual learning needs and supporting student mastery of instructional objectives.
• Demonstrates and reinforces teacher-directed instructional strategies and appropriate use of learning materials (e.g., manipulatives, notebooks, whiteboards, and digital resources) for the purpose of enhancing student understanding and independent learning.
• Establishes and maintains classroom routines, expectations, and procedures (e.g., attendance, transitions, participation, materials management, and dismissal) for the purpose of providing a structured, orderly, and productive learning environment.
• Manages student behavior using school-approved interventions, redirection, encouragement, and restorative practices for the purpose of maintaining a safe, respectful, and positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Monitors student attendance, participation, academic engagement, assignment completion, and classroom conduct for the purpose of identifying student needs and communicating relevant information to the virtual teacher and appropriate school personnel.
• Facilitates communication between students and the virtual teacher for the purpose of addressing instructional questions, supporting student understanding, and promoting student responsibility for learning.
• Prepares, operates, and maintains classroom instructional technology (e.g., conferencing platforms, classroom displays, audio equipment, student devices, and internet connectivity) for the purpose of ensuring effective delivery of virtual instruction and minimizing instructional disruptions.
• Troubleshoots routine technology issues and implements approved instructional continuity procedures, as necessary, for the purpose of maintaining classroom operations during technical interruptions or virtual teacher absences.
• Organizes, distributes, collects, and maintains instructional materials, student work, technology, and classroom resources for the purpose of supporting daily instructional activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the availability of necessary learning resources.
• Responds to and reports student safety concerns, behavioral incidents, and other classroom emergencies in accordance with established school policies and procedures for the purpose of protecting student welfare and maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Collaborates and communicates routinely with the virtual teacher before, during, and after instruction for the purpose of sharing information regarding student attendance, engagement, behavior, academic progress, technology concerns, and instructional needs.
• Monitors and documents student participation, assignment completion, learning difficulties, and other classroom observations for the purpose of providing timely feedback to the virtual teacher and identifying students requiring additional academic, behavioral, or technical support.
• Maintains accurate records (e.g., attendance, communication logs, behavioral incidents, intervention notes, and instructional materials or device records) for the purpose of documenting classroom activities, supporting student progress, and meeting school reporting requirements.
• Facilitates approved communication with families, instructional personnel, and student-support staff under the direction of the virtual teacher or school administration for the purpose of coordinating student support, addressing concerns, and reinforcing classroom expectations.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Qualifications

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing delegated authority.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: school district operations and philosophy; concepts of grammar and punctuation; and business telephone etiquette.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with constant interruptions; and working with detailed information/data.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 10% walking, 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience: Education:

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required. Associate’s degree or above is required. BA or BS is preferred.

• Required Testing
• None Specified
• Certificates and Licenses
• Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate
• Continuing Educ. / Training: Maintains Certificates
• Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance
• FLSA Status: Exempt