Position Type: Half-time, works year-round
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Teacher works directly with parents and students to design and implement quality educational programs to best meet the needs of homeschool students in compliance with district policy and state regulations. Position requires comprehensive knowledge of curriculum across content areas, learning styles and educational needs of students. Teacher will serve as a program consultant within content areas and highly qualified. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential. Public relation skills, ability to prioritize job demands and be a team player is necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education –Bachelors degree required (minimum)
Certification - Alaska Type T teaching certificate
Experience - Minimum of three years teaching experience. Homeschool experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities
● Must meet all state and federal requirements
● Fluent written and verbal communication skills
● Fluent technology skills
● Maintain exceptional people skill, and a welcoming, clean and orderly office environment
● Be knowledgeable and comply with state regulations regarding state-wide correspondence schools
● Comply with state and federal laws regarding instruction and supervision of children by certified employees
● Research, present, recommend curriculum for parent/program use
● Ensure that families select curriculum aligned to state and district standards
● Monitor and help maintain student grade/evaluations/records and schoolwork
● Work as a team with all teaching staff, administrative assistant and family representative to provide workshops/activities for students and parents for all students
DUTIES & EXPECTATIONS
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
● Demonstrates Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
● Demonstrates Knowledge of Students
● Demonstrates Knowledge of Resources
Domain 2: Classroom Environment
● Creates an Environment of Respect and Rapport
● Establishes a Culture for Learning
● Organizes Physical Space
Domain 3: Instruction
● Engaging Parents & Students in Learning
● Using Assessments in Instruction
● Demonstrates Flexibility and Responsiveness
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
● Maintains Accurate Records
● Communicates with Families
● Demonstrates Professionalism
EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, printer, copy machine, SmartBoard, video-conference, video projector, personal smart devices (iPad, tablet) and other equipment needed to develop and present an appropriate instructional program. Computer software including word processing, e-mail, Internet access software, Google Docs, and software approved and adopted by the district and/or building such as student grade report programs.
INDEPENDENT DECISIONS
Independent decision-making expected, verifying course of action with supervising building principal or district administrator as needed, based on School Board policy, district and/or building rules.
PRIMARY WORKING CONTACTS
Certified and classified staff in the building, building administrators, parents, and students.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
The teacher is supervised by the building principal/administrator. The teacher is responsible for the safety and supervision of all students assigned.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Some evening and weekend work will be required. High volume of work and strict adherence to workload may be stressful; frequent deadline and/or pressure situations.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands of this position require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, hearing and the ability to withstand extended periods of time (between 3-4 hours) without a break. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing up to 40lbs and to safely restrain out of control students who present a danger to self or others. The employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
EVALUATION
Written evaluation, annually or more frequently, in accordance with district policy, by the building administrator or other appropriate district administrator.
Equal Opportunity Employer NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: The Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD) is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
Welcome to the Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD). District boundaries fall within the Yukon-Koyukuk Census area. The YK Census area makes up only 1 percent (approximately 6,150 residents) of the state’s total population. The District’s ten village schools are located along the Yukon, Koyukuk and Tanana river systems, a geographic area larger than the state of Washington (encompassing about 65,000 square miles of territory). More than 98% of the district’s 315 river school students are Alaska Native (Athabascan). The district also sponsors a statewide correspondence program called Raven Homeschool. There are approximately 1,500 students enrolled in Raven during the 2015-2016 school year. District-wide, YKSD serves over 1,400 full-time students. Travel to eight of our ten communities is by small aircraft. Only one community (Minto) is accessible by a remote road system. Local travel within the communities is by boats during the summer months; and snow machine or dog sleds in the winter.
Equal Opportunity Employer NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: The Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD) is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.