ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT
OPERATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
WATERFRONT LEARNING PROGRAM
POSTION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Temporary Virtual Course Facilitator
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in are relevant to the teaching assignment required.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Education required; three (3) to five (5) years teaching experience preferred.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Knowledge and skill in electronic curriculum applications and in the use of technology to deliver curriculum, instruction and assessment in a virtual environment.
5. Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook; Internet search engines and email applications.
6. Proficiency with multimedia communication tools, such as discussion boards, web logs, email, instant messaging, podcasts or web-conferencing tools.
7. Organizational skills, initiative and ability to work with limited supervision.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND OBJECTECTIVE:
The Temporary Virtual Course Facilitator is responsible for instruction and student achievement, virtual learning environment maintenance, and the professional responsibilities required to provide high quality, leading edge experience for all learners. The highly qualified facilitator engages in the daily monitoring of attendance, progress, pacing and performance, while recording all communications, interventions and supports in the web-based student information system.
PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Supports students using technology and electronic curriculum in a virtual environment while integrating various technological solutions and techniques, including supplementing and reinforcing the curriculum and student achievement with online and offline materials and activities.
2. Creates a Plan of Study for each student that is conducive to learning and reflects the appropriate academic ability level of the student.
3. Develops curricular objectives and academic expectations that are in alignment with PA Common Core standards and are integrated with the Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS).
4. Creates and maintains accurate records of student attendance, pacing, performance, progress and communication throughout the online learning experience.
5. Evaluates all student submissions and provides timely, documented feedback for journals, test reviews, subjective questions, projects, or any other authentic assessment experiences.
6. Develops, executes, monitors, and revises a Student Academic Support Plan to meet the rigor of individual general education and special education expectations; additional data for consideration in the plan development can include shared needs, interests or prior performance levels.
7. Guided by the AIU’s Acceptable Use Policy, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment and materials within the learning environment.
8. Schedules and communicates regular office hours for the purposes of providing student support and academic intervention to assist the student in attaining defined academic goals.
9. Attends and participates in all staff meeting, trainings, and professional development opportunities; documents regular collaboration and learning from the assigned mentor.
10. Complies with all Federal, State PDE, and AIU policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Sitting for extended periods of time
· Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
· Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
· Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
· Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
· Hearing clearly
· Adequate vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All work, other than professional development, training, and any requested meetings, is done offsite with compensation of $13.50/student/pay period, not to exceed 75 students per month, or $2,025.00.
APPROVED BY
THE SUPERVISOR:______DATE:______
REVIEWED BY
THE INCUMBENT :______DATE:______