Art Teacher Salary in Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities Instruction: Deliver effective and engaging instruction in various subjects, including mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies using provided curriculum with efficacy and fidelity. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction for all student learners.Planning: Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and instructional materials based on the curriculum guidelines.Classroom Management: Maintain a well-organized and conducive classroom environment that promotes learning and positive behavior. Provide additional support to students who may be struggling academically or emotionally, including referring them to appropriate resources. Ensure student safety and build a positive classroom culture.Assessment: Assess student progress through regular evaluations, quizzes, tests, and other assessment methods. Provide constructive feedback to students and parents. Maintain accurate and complete records of students progress and development.Engagement: ??Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and academic concerns. Respond to parent inquiries and maintain open lines of communication to support student success. Engagement in campus wide vision and mission to ensure alignment with the school culture.Perform other related duties as assigned.

Open PositionsPhoenix, AZWilson School District #7Certified Positions:PreK - 3rd Grade Teacher4 - 8th Certified TeacherJr. High ELA TeacherJr. High Special Ed TeacherMath InterventionistAudio Video TeacherNew Teacher MentorELD CoachGifted and Talented TeacherOur hiring salary range is between $51,000.00 to $52,000.00 per year (which includes our Classroom Site Fund/Prop 301). Teachers with the following education level can earn an additional salary: BA+15hrs ($1,140), BA+30 ($2,280), BA+45/MA ($3,420). In addition, Teachers can earn other possible payment (if eligible) for National Board-Certified Teacher ($3,000), BLE ($1,500), ESL ($1,000) and Provisional ESL ($500). Teachers can earn a Performance Pay up to $3,000.00.Wilson also offers a Hard to Fill Stipend for Teachers to teach in the following positions: Special Ed Teacher ($2,000), Math Teacher ($1,500), Science Teacher ($1,500), and Speech/Language Teacher ($1,000). Teachers will be eligible for one hard to fill stipend.Other positions:Speech and Language Pathologist - $50,117.59 to $60,117.59 per year (DOE). Plus, an additional $1,00o for the hard to fill stipend. Other possible payment (if eligible) $3,000 for National Board-Certified Teacher, $1,500 for BLE, $1,000 for ESL, $500 for Prov ESL. Performance Pay up to $4,000.00.Substitute Teacher-$150 daily rate; $175.00 per day for long term Substitute position, AZ Cert & F-print req. Both Reg. and Long-Term Substitute positions are available.Speech Language Pathologist Asst. - $16.01 - $18.38 per hour DOE. 10-month school year schedule. 40 hours per week.Spec Ed. Secretary - $15.30 - $17.46 per hour DOE; 12-month school year position with benefits. 40 hrs per week.ISS Monitor - $15.30 - $17.46 per hour DOE. 10-month school year position with benefits. 40 hrs per week.Reg./Spec. Ed. Instr. Asst.- $16.00 per hour (DOE). ParaPro/WorkKeys Test, AA or 60 credit hrs. 10-month school year position with benefits. 37.5 hrs per week.School Monitor - Salary $14.35 per hour (DOE); 10-month school year position with benefits. 37.5 hrs per week.Crossing Guard - $14.35 phr. four (4) hours per day (split shift) be alert and careful while manning assigned school crossing. PT w/no benefits.Get to Know Our DistrictWilson School District is a wonderful place to learn! Centrally located in Phoenix, we are proud of our district's exceptional group of teachers, students, and community.The district has great students who believe in the dream that every Wilson student will have the opportunity to attend a college or university. We have implemented the important programs to support students in meeting this goal. Today more Wilson students than ever before are attending college.Our students come from all over the city of Phoenix to enjoy our standards-based curriculum, state-of-the-art technology, and an involved community that works with our schools to help create a consistent, safe learning environment.Mission StatementIt is the mission of the Wilson School District No. 7 to provide the highest quality of education for all its students in order to allow them to develop to their maximum potential. The district is committed to equal education opportunities through equal access for each individual student. Quality instruction, effective management, parental involvement, and exemplary service to the total community are the hallmarks of this school district.recblid a291og91l5otxysf99iqvnxa1z8i40

Senior Director, AP World Languages and Literature Assessment Manager (Spanish Fluent)College Board - AP & InstructionLocation: RemoteType: This is a full-time positionAbout the TeamThe AP Curriculum and Assessment Team at College Board (40+ staff) collaborates with colleagues across all aspects of the AP Program to develop, manage, and deliver AP's 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas. AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. AP's Course Leads and Assessment Leads ensure that course curricula are aligned to higher education expectations and reflect the state of the art in the discipline, contribute to instructional resources and tools for teachers, and develop assessments that allow students in these courses to demonstrate their mastery of course content and skills. The English, World Languages, and Arts department, which includes English Literature, English Language, Spanish Language, Italian Language, French Language, German Language, Chinese Language, Japanese Language, Latin, Music Theory, Spanish Literature, and Art and Design (2-D, 3-D, Drawing) is currently made up of 15 people supporting 14 courses in the AP portfolio.About the OpportunityAs the Senior Director, AP World Languages and Literature Assessment Manager you will manage a small team of assessment specialists in AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin guiding their assessment work and deliverables, as well as managing their training and development in assessment best practices.The Senior Director, AP World Languages and Literature Assessment Manager serves as the primary point of contact in AP for all assessment content for AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin collaborating closely with the AP World Languages Department Head and Senior Director, AP English, World Languages, and Arts Assessment Manager. The Senior Director, AP World Languages and Literature Assessment Manager may provide assessment development support in other related subject areas. The Senior Director, AP World Languages and Literature Assessment Manager is responsible for all item development and management from authoring to administration; training and collaborating with subject-matter experts (SMEs), typically college professors and secondary school teachers. S/he/they trains SMEs on assessment development protocols, translates between academics and technical experts (psychometricians), and collaborates to develop formative assessment materials and resources to support AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin teachers worldwide.In this role, you will:Assessment Development and Scoring (33%)Be responsible for overseeing the development and management of all assessment content through iterative review stages with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including the AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin Assessment Leads, Course Leads, Assessment Production team, Test Development Committees, and the Chief ReadersBe responsible for overseeing the authoring/revising of assessment content and training educator constituents to author assessment content, including selection of appropriate stimulus material, and applying best assessment practicesfor AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin.Be responsible for overseeing the development of all assessment forms for AP Spanish Literature and AP Latin, ensuring the AP Exam development aligns with approved curricula and test specificationsBe responsible for overseeing multiple face-to-face, weekend meetings, and virtual meetings (during work week, evenings, or weekends) annually with each of the committees within the Senior Director's stewardship as well as other committee meetings in the world language discipline, as neededBe responsible for overseeing the successful scoring of student AP Exams at the annual scoring event in person and online-the AP Reading-and produce AP Reading publications materials for teacher and student usefor AP Spanish Literature and AP LatinAssessment Quality and Process (33%)Contribute to current research and best practices related to assessment; participate in regular discussions with other AP Curriculum & Assessment members on the current assessment standards and practices to build a set of common, shared beliefs about AP's assessment directions within the larger educational and assessment communityContribute to processes for efficient, high-quality assessment developmentRefine and improve question task models as well as exam design in collaboration with and aligned to other College Board initiativesMonitor and improve exam validity, reliability, fairness, and quality, as well as reader reliability in accordance with established Program thresholdsServe as a recognized and trusted resource within the community by collaboration with the AP Course Leads in engagement with the community to drive teacher satisfaction with the AP Spanish Literature and AP LatinTeam Management and Deliverables (33%)Manage and guide the work of AP World Language and Literature assessment specialists in the English, World Languages, and Arts department to develop high-quality assessments aligned to AP exam specificationsTrain and support assessment specialists in assessment development practices, including quality, validity, and fairness in AP assessment development and design, an understanding of the item and test development lifecycle, and proficiency with tools of assessment development, including the item authoring/item bank platformCollaborate with assessment specialists across the Curriculum and Assessment team to ensure the implementation of standardized assessment proceduresCollaborate with Assessment production project managers to establish schedules for test item and test form development, and to monitor assessment deliverables for your teamMentor your team of assessment specialists in best practices in collaborating with and facilitating the work of test development committees and other external stakeholdersDevelop department processes, in partnership with the English, World Languages, Department Head, to ensure integration of assessment development within the departmentCollaborate with assessment leadership in Curriculum and Assessment to support the implementation and continuous improvement of assessment development practices, standardized processes, and standard operating proceduresAbout YouYou have:A Master's degree in Spanish Literature or a directly related discipline and knowledge of current trends in the discipline (required), although a doctorate in the discipline is strongly preferredNative to near-native Spanish fluency (required)Prior management experience, team lead experience, or project leadershipAt least 5 years in standardized assessment development (required)Experience with digital assessment (preferred)Teaching experience (preferred)Superior oral and written communications skillsExcellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyMeticulous attention to detail, including the ability to closely proofreadExcellent skills in process and procedure implementation, including adhering to project plans and schedules, and maintaining project management documentation for trackingTechnical acumen and aptitude; proficiency with Microsoft Office and use of browser-based applications and toolsExcellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to deal with staff at all levelsWillingness to give, accept, and address constructive feedback with positivityStrong customer service orientationWillingness to travel 6-8 times a year (domestic), with an additional 2 weeks in May/June for the Annual "AP Reading"Eligible to work in the United States of AmericaAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, final interview and reference checks. This is an approximately 8 to 10-week processAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $112,000 to $165,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a yearWe prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heardWe welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network)We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goalsWe know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizationsWe offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time#LI-Remote#LI-CW1

Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager College Board - AP & InstructionLocation: RemoteType: This is a full-time positionAbout the TeamThe AP Curriculum and Assessment Team at College Board (40+ staff) collaborates with colleagues across all aspects of the AP Program to develop, manage, and deliver AP's 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas. AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. AP's Course Leads and Assessment Leads ensure that course curricula are aligned to higher education expectations and reflect the state of the art in the discipline, contribute to instructional resources and tools for teachers, and develop assessments that allow students in these courses to demonstrate their mastery of course content and skills. The English, World Languages, and Arts department, which includes English Literature, English Language, Spanish Language, Italian Language, French Language, German Language, Chinese Language, Japanese Language, Latin, Music Theory, Spanish Literature, and Art and Design (2-D, 3-D, Drawing) is currently made up of 15 people supporting 14 courses in the AP portfolio.About the OpportunityAs the Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager, you will manage a small team of assessment specialists in AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture, guiding their assessment work and deliverables, as well as managing their training and development in assessment best practices.The Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager serves as the primary point of contact in AP for all assessment content for AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture collaborating closely with the AP World Languages Department Head. The Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager may provide assessment development support in other related subject and assessment areas. The Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager is responsible for all item development and management from authoring to administration; training and collaborating with subject-matter experts (SMEs), typically college professors and secondary school teachers. S/he/they trains SMEs on assessment development protocols, translates between academics and technical experts (psychometricians), and collaborates to develop formative assessment materials and resources to support AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture teachers worldwide.In this role, you will:Assessment Development and ScoringBe responsible for overseeing the development and management of all assessment content through iterative review stages with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including the AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture Assessment Leads, Course Leads, Assessment Production team, Test Development Committees, and the Chief ReadersBe responsible for overseeing the authoring/revising of assessment content and training educator constituents to author assessment content, including selection of appropriate stimulus material, and applying best assessment practicesfor AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and CultureBe responsible for overseeing the development of all assessment forms for AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture, ensuring the AP Exam development aligns with approved curricula and test specificationsBe responsible for overseeing multiple face-to-face, weekend meetings, and virtual meetings (during work week, evenings, or weekends) annually with each of the committees within the Senior Director's stewardship as well as other committee meetings in the world language discipline, as neededBe responsible for overseeing the successful scoring of student AP Exams at the annual scoring event in person and online-the AP Reading-and produce AP Reading publications materials for teacher and student usefor AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and CultureAssessment Quality and ProcessContribute to current research and best practices related to assessment; participate in regular discussions with other AP Curriculum & Assessment members on the current assessment standards and practices to build a set of common, shared beliefs about AP's assessment directions within the larger educational and assessment communityContribute to processes for efficient, high-quality assessment developmentRefine and improve question task models as well as exam design in collaboration with and aligned to other College Board initiativesMonitor and improve exam validity, reliability, fairness, and quality, as well as reader reliability in accordance with established Program thresholdsServe as a recognized and trusted resource within the community by collaboration with the AP Course Leads in engagement with the community to drive teacher satisfaction with the AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture exams.Team Management and DeliverablesManage and guide the work of AP World Language assessment specialists in the English, World Languages, and Arts department to develop high-quality assessments aligned to AP exam specificationsTrain and support assessment specialists in assessment development practices, including quality, validity, and fairness in AP assessment development and design, an understanding of the item and test development lifecycle, and proficiency with tools of assessment development, including the item authoring/item bank platformCollaborate with assessment specialists across the Curriculum and Assessment team to ensure the implementation of standardized assessment proceduresCollaborate with Assessment production project managers to establish schedules for test item and test form development, and to monitor assessment deliverables for your teamMentor your team of assessment specialists in best practices in collaborating with and facilitating the work of test development committees and other external stakeholdersDevelop department processes, in partnership with the English, World Languages, Department Head, to ensure integration of assessment development within the departmentCollaborate with assessment leadership in Curriculum and Assessment to support the implementation and continuous improvement of assessment development practices, standardized processes, and standard operating proceduresAbout YouYou have:A Master's degree in Spanish, French, Italian, or German or a directly related discipline and knowledge of current trends in the discipline (required), although a doctorate in the discipline is strongly preferredNative to near-native fluency in Spanish, French, Italian, or GermanPrior management experience, team lead experience, or project leadershipAt least 5 years in standardized assessment development (required)Experience with digital assessment (preferred)Teaching experience (preferred)Superior oral and written communications skillsExcellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyMeticulous attention to detail, including the ability to closely proofreadExcellent skills in process and procedure implementation, including adhering to project plans and schedules, and maintaining project management documentation for trackingTechnical acumen and aptitude; proficiency with Microsoft Office and use of browser-based applications and toolsExcellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to deal with staff at all levelsWillingness to give, accept, and address constructive feedback with positivityStrong customer service orientationWillingness to travel up to 6-8 times a year (domestic), with an additional 2 weeks in May/June for the Annual "AP Reading"Eligible to work in the United States of AmericaAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, final interview and reference checks. This is an approximately 8 to 10-week processAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $112,000 to $165,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a yearWe prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heardWe welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network)We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goalsWe know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizationsWe offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time#LI-Remote#LI-CW1

Senior Director, AP Assessment Production ManagementCollege Board - AP&ILocation: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).Type: This is a full-time positionAbout the TeamAP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. With more than 30 courses in a wide variety of subject areas, AP provides willing and academically-prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. The AP program is continuing to rapidly expand its development of instructional and assessment products. In order to support the production of high-quality teacher- and student-facing materials, the AP Program is looking fill the role of Senior Director, AP Assessment Production Management.About the OpportunityAs the Sr. Director, AP Assessment Production Management, you will serve as a key member of the broader Assessment Production team, overseeing the process and project management for internally-developed AP assessments for all English, World Languages, and Arts AP courses. This will require defining the roles, responsibilities, and development pipelines required to build a fully functional insourced assessment production capability. You will oversee process and project management for assessment authoring and review, maintaining and communicating detailed reporting and status tracking across various interdependent workstreams led by a number of internal and external teams.In this role, you will:Process Development (20%)Partner with the AP Assessment team to gather requirements to build (and improve upon) assessment production processesCollaborate with CB stakeholders (AP Assessment, AP Classroom, Technology, Digital Delivery) as well as external partners to define and implement requirements for AP assessment products based on the requirements of the range of AP courses, platforms, and formatsLead change management for assessment production capabilities from current to recommended/ideal stateProject Management (60%)Develop course-specific assessment production schedules to enable effective sharing of information and collaboration between internal and external stakeholdersMaintain documentation of project status, escalating risks and blockers as appropriateEnsure internal and external stakeholders remain apprised of key deliverables and associated due dates; proactively track deliverables and troubleshoot obstacles and delaysFacilitate multiple levels of internal and external reviews for all AP assessment products and resources, ensuring all feedback is considered and integratedTrack and analyze all costs associated with new content development and recommend efficient staffing and resourcing solutionsSupport the recruitment, on-boarding, and continued professional learning of high-quality independent consultants to serve as content creators across all applicable coursesTeam Management (20%)Effectively manage three to four direct reports to ensure they are engaged and working effectively toward accomplishing goalsAbout YouYou have:Bachelor's degree in business or related field is required; MBA or advanced degree preferredSeven to ten years of relevant product and/or project management experience is required, preferably in the education industryExperience in value chain management required and ideally some experience in gathering and documenting tech requirementsHigh degree of personal ownership and accountability to consistently deliver results in a fast-paced and high-profile environmentStrong organizational and time management skills with a process-oriented mindsetExcellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels of the organizationAbility to travel up to 8 times per yearAuthorized to work in the United StatesAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filledWhile the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week processAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $104,000 to $155,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our Culture Our community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard.We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network).We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals.We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.#LI-LinkedIn#LI-Remote#LI-MR1

Job DescriptionK12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Arizona Virtual Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!The mission of Arizona Virtual Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!The Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12's learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student's learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school. This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.Instructional· Takes ownership for students' academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in students' achievement.· Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests;· Conducts live synchronous teaching - minimum of 15 hours per week;· Asynchronously supports objectives, including composing/sending emails, planning course objectives, preparing learning plans, and using data to determine student needs;· Collaborates with local/regional/national teams and teacher trainers regarding instruction, resources, interventions and data-driven decision making;· Makes self-open and available to be coached on a regular basis with administrators and teacher trainers;· Under guidance from principal and coach, augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools;· Submits grades and required student work ensuring student academic honesty and integrity; Maintains grade book; makes placement and promotion decisions by generating formal and informal reports regarding student progress, alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.Relationship Building· Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents;· Teachers support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies and procedures;· Supports students and learning coaches with the set-up and maintenance of their learning environment including basic computer troubleshooting;· Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support;· Works collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the stakeholders;· Responds to students, parents, and colleagues in a timely manner.Other Essential Functions· Organizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, marketing events or other extracurricular activities as required;· Travels to testing sites to proctor state exams.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.Minimum Required Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree AND· Six (6) months of student teaching experience AND· Ability to clear required background check(s)Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate state teaching certificationResidency Requirement: Arizona resident, or within 20 miles of the Arizona state border.OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking· Knowledge of state content standards and ability to align those with the K12 curriculum· Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes· Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization· Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people's deadlines· Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week· Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school· Ability to travel as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 10% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school· Access to reliable high-speed internet· Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint;· Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms· Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum· Ability to clear required background checkDESIRED Qualifications: · Experience working with proposed age group· Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology· Experience working in a virtual environment· Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment· Experience with Blackboard Collaborative, Newrow, Edgelink, or other online platformsWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.· This position is virtualJob TypeRegularThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)