Job Description

Are you interested in helping to change the lives of students? Do you like the relationship of working with a student for years to come? Does the idea of working with the family as well intrigue you instead of intimidate you? Do you like the idea of working from home?

If this sounds like you, then you may be a good fit for our organization. We offer competitive wages, amazing benefits, perks, and we believe in adding to your skills with continuous education opportunities. If you are interested, please read on to find out more about this opportunity to be an Educational Specialist with Fossil Distance Learning Program.

Fossil Distance Learning Program is a program within the Fossil Charter School in Fossil, Oregon. This charter school is the only school in the Fossil School District. The Fossil Distance Learning Program has been in existence for the last 11 years serving students in grades K-8. This program has provided diverse educational opportunities to students all across the State of Oregon.

The distance learning program model is based on a hybrid distance education model wherein teachers conduct parent and student visits, __ virtual instruction_,_ monitor/evaluate student progress, guide and assist parents in their support of the students, and work with a collaborative team of teachers. Fossil Charter School contracts with Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. to administer and deliver the instructional and related services to students enrolled in the Fossil Distance Learning Program.

For this position, Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. directors are looking for candidates. For this position, Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. directors are looking for a candidate who has an elementary K-8 multiple subjects, self-contained license and that lives in the state of Oregon. We are looking to fill a 2.0 FTE in this region. We would prefer candidates with experience with charter schools, online education, and homeschooling.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Educational Specialist

Job Posting End Date:

Open until filled

Job Title:

Educational Specialist

Annual Salary:

Educational Specialist‐ ($52,000/annual)

Work Calendar:

9 Month Work Calendar

Location:

Remote Office or School Based Facility as assigned

Educational Specialist

Job Definition: Under the general supervision of the Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. Directors perform a variety of tasks with major responsibility being that of providing exceptional instructional related services for families and students participating in a virtual schooling program.

Reports to: Program Directors of Distance Learning Solutions, Inc.

Job Characteristics: Instructional related services shall include skill development, the expansion of knowledge and developing the ability to reason. Responsibilities include supervision, guidance, discipline, and safety of students. The use of independent judgement and decision making is required in many matters not having established rules, regulations, policies or precedent.

Primary Functions:

1. Identifies the needs of individual students by continuous assessment of their abilities

2. Uses identified student needs to plan instructional services

3. Prepares and writes instructional plans

4. Uses a variety of curriculum and virtual tools to implement instructional plans

5. Organizes and manages student activities

6. Applies learning theories to meet the needs of students

7. Evaluates and reports student progress

8. Initiates, plans, and carries out regular and required parent/student meetings via technology platforms

9. Initiates and maintains communication with parents and colleagues

10. Face to face meetings with assigned students providing instruction in core subject areas

11. Face to face reports through student management system

12. Answer daily email and phone calls from assigned students and parents/guardians

13. Deal with student concerns and issues presented in meetings or other communication

14. Reply to emails that show student learning plan/portfolio submission with feedback

15. Score Student work, Performance Tasks, and provide preparation for Smarter Balanced Assessments

16. Maintain student files with completed work and assessment results

17. Perform required assessments for all assigned students

18. Refer students as needed to Special Services Team and provide interventions using the Response to Intervention Plan

19. Attend all staff meetings

20. Attend required meetings with supervising directors

21. Attend monthly meetings session with Special Education Director

22. Host weekly virtual classes

23. Manage coarse content in student learning management system

24. Maintain website/virtual communications with families

25. Host weekly office Hours in regional areas

26. Maintain daily reports for attendance

27. Maintain daily reports for communication record

28. Maintain daily time cards and/or contact logs

29. Submit monthly documentation of mileage and appointments

30. Facilitate and record grades for report card process and credit tracking

Other Functions:

1. Participates in in-service and professional development activities

2. Assists in the assessment of program students and the planning required to meet those needs

3. Attends meetings and serves on committees as assigned or directed (or if individual volunteers)

4. Sets and carries out goals each year

5. Contributes to the continuous innovation that is required of a unique distance learning program

6. Operate office machines, including computers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines

7. Assists in accounting process of organization purchasing

8. Use a variety of computer software including MS Excel

9. Fulfills other duties as assumed or as assigned by supervisor

(These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current State of Oregon Teaching License
• Endorsements as required by Oregon Department of Education with the appropriate endorsement in areas of assignment. Educational Specialists must have obtained the TSPC Elementary-Multiple Subjects or its equivalent license endorsement

Experience:

• One year successful teaching experience within subject area OR successful completion of an Oregon instructional internship program
• Three years’ experience, preferred

Other minimum qualifications:

• Must have a dedicated work space free from distractions
• Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies
• Must also be able to pass a background check
• Obtain first Aid certification

Additional Experience:

Demonstrated competency through college preparation, student teaching, and/or classroom experience, and professional development.

Knowledge of:

1. Current concepts, methods, and procedures of curriculum development and implementation

2. Laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding instruction

3. Evaluation techniques

4. Competency based education

5. Human development and learning

6. Behavior management techniques

7. Communication techniques

8. Current health procedures and practices

Ability to: