• Develop, implement, and evaluate the virtual instruction program’s curriculum, schedule, philosophy, goals, and objectives as
  they relate to school district goals. Design courses that meet or exceed minimum content standards.
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students; utilize formative and summative assessments to
  differentiate and improve instructional practices and strategies
• Participate actively in course discussions, ensuring that all students are participating and interacting with one another,
  utilizing this opportunity to shape discussion, call attention to other approaches, and answer specific questions raised by
  students. Encourage complex thinking, participation, and discussion by all students.
• Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that all students complete
  coursework in a timely manner.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes outside the instructional day
  when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Conduct scheduled conferences with parents/guardians or other responsible adults to assess each student’s progress, learning
  style, and any other academic, social, or developmental issues.
• Assist students and parents with technical support requests relating to the course interface and student information systems.
  Support parents and students with school set-up and logistics questions and with basic computer set-up, navigation, and
  troubleshooting.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program
  classification; meet program expectations for progress monitoring and parent/student communication.
  Participate on IEP teams for students with special needs. Develop, update and supplement student learning plans to meet
  required level of rigor and the needs of the individual general education and special education needs, interests, and abilities
  of the students.
• Utilize and test new technologies prior to being implemented by families and students.
• Travel to regularly scheduled meetings and participate in school activities, open houses, orientations, and in-service. Attend
  and participate in all assigned professional staff meetings.
• Continue professional growth through self-directed, as well as defined professional development opportunities, which may
  include additional training, professional learning communities, outside research, and reading professional literature.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws

Required Education Level:

Bachelor’s Degree

License:

A valid PA driver’s license

Certification:

PA Teaching Certification

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work effectively with students and adults.
• Ability to remain calm and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to read, write, listen and perform mathematics.
• Ability to use a computer and computer applications.
• Ability to react appropriately when challenged by others.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to resolve issues and work as part of a team.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Upper Dauphin Area School District Superintendent of any and all reasonable accommodation that will be required. Upper Dauphin Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

Preferred Education Level:

None

Preferred Certifications:

None

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Work Year:

Full-time as defined within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Work Schedule:

As defined within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Emergency Management:

Position may involve emergency response activities that extend beyond the normal work day.

Job Rate:

Hiring: Salary commensurate with experience as defined within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Ongoing: As defined within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit at desk for extended periods.
• Repetitive movements of hands and fingers necessary for computer and calculator work.
• Some lifting (50 lbs.) and some carrying (25 lbs.).
• Some bending, stooping, climbing, reaching and turning/twisting.
• Writing and computer entry.

Work Environment:

Classroom setting as well as all buildings and grounds areas within the assigned building.

Equipment to Operate:

Computer, mobile devices, telephone, scanner, television and audio/visual equipment, sound system and radios.

This position is non-supervisory.