High School English Teacher

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is a state-wide, public (tuition-free) K-12 cyber charter school with a substantial number of students. Our teachers are part of an educational team whose innovative approach to education is providing a dynamic learning experience for students across the state of Pennsylvania through cyber education. All teachers report to work throughout our various locations in Pennsylvania.

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Job Purpose:

The High School English Teacher at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS) plays a critical role in delivering dynamic, standards-based instruction through a cyber-education model. This position exists to engage students in meaningful English language arts learning experiences, develop and deliver dynamic online content, support individual student growth, and collaborate with families and colleagues to promote academic success in a virtual learning environment.

Essential Duties:

• Strong familiarity with and knowledge of the PA Academic Standards

• Develop engaging online learning content

• Demonstrate use of media and techniques live and in video recordings

• Record original instructional videos and content for tech courses

• Assess and provide timely feedback on student work

• Interact with students and families through course or school-related sharing of information

• Deliver whole-group and small group instruction during live, synchronous virtual class sessions

• Hold office hours daily

• Contribute to IEP input for special education students and attend IEP meetings

• Perform other miscellaneous professional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Department Chair, Supervisor of Curriculum, and Data Specialist

• Proctor standardized testing. Limited overnight travel may be required during the testing period (1-2 times per academic year)

• Collaborate with colleagues in Professional Learning Communities

Education, Certification (if applicable), Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• PA Instructional I or II Educational Certification / 7-12 English 
• Proficient technology skills: Microsoft Office, email, Google Drive, web-based data programs.
• Not required, but a plus: Comfortable working with Canvas, Zoom, Achieve3000, EdInsight, PowerSchool, Naviance or other educational technology resources
• Must have excellent technical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Passion for utilizing educational technologies as a tool to increase student learning
• Embrace opportunities to adapt and problem solve in a unique educational environment
• Enthusiasm for taking on a leadership role within our school community
• Excellent team player, including reliability in working independently
• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures
• The ability to integrate technology into the curriculum and instruction
• Able to collaborate effectively with other team members

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• Physical: Normal vision, speech, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, li