Position Type:
World of Learning Institute/Virtual Learning Facilitator
Date Posted:
4/24/2024
Location:
Remote/Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 Executive
Date Available:
08/19/2024
Closing Date:
05/08/2024
Location: Work from Home

Reports to: World of Learning Institute Supervisor

Terms: 12 Month

Labor Status: Exempt

Job Classification: Non-Bargaining Unit Compensation Plan

Certification: Certified

Company Overview:
The Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 (AIU8) is one of the 29 intermediate units that provides a vast array of services for member school districts, including student services, training and technical assistance, online learning, and customized programs and services. IU8 includes four counties comprised of 35 school districts (approximately 98 schools) and five Career Technical Centers. Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 serves approximately 47,000 students across four counties within 3500 square miles. Our service area includes four counties: Blair, Somerset, Bedford, and Cambria. We have five different office locations within our service area: Altoona, Duncansville, Ebensburg, Richland, and Somerset. AIU8 has opportunities for everyone and our service area offers a broad range of living environments from rural to more densely populated city areas.

Job Summary:
An American Sign Language Virtual Learning Facilitator is a certified professional trained in facilitating learning in a virtual environment. The facilitator will be competent in the teaching of their subject area(s). The Virtual Learning Facilitator will instruct and advise students enrolled in the World of Learning Institute in a fully remote setting. Virtual Learning Facilitator will utilize innovative instructional strategies and resources, including both synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver digital instruction in the assigned subject(s): American Sign Language.
• Collaborate on and/or assist with the design of digital and hybrid subject - specific courses.
• Complete professional development and demonstrate competency with specified Learning Management Systems and synchronous remote interaction software.
• Assist with instructional design and development.
• Assist with multimedia design and development in the specified formats.
• Plan and coordinate student assessments.
• Accurate and timely feedback provided on student assignments.
• Engages in consistent communication with all learners and other stakeholders regarding student progress.
• Deliver standards-aligned, research-based instruction, including rubrics, assessments, etc.
• Implement innovative teaching and learning strategies in the digital environment.
• Provide digital instruction services to students.
• Serve as a resource to help students use technology to customize their learning and/or learning environment.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the World of Learning Supervisor.

IU8 may change the description, as jobs are analyzed and modified.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree and certification to teach the appropriate subject area as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education or other acceptable alternative credentials. Upon hire, all new employees must obtain a certificate of medical examination as well as a tuberculosis test as required under Chapter 14 of the Public School Code, 24 P.S. §§14-1416, 14-1418; 22 Pa Code §49.12(b) (regarding education); and 28 Pa Code §23.44 (regarding health and safety).
• Must possess current, valid Act 34, Act 114 and Act 151 clearances as well as completed and acceptable Act 168 background checks.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrates the capacity to creates authentic, relevant, and engaging learning experiences in effective pedagogical teaching strategies.
• Demonstrates a willingness to share and collaborate with others to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Communicate effectively with individuals with diverse levels of education and abilities.
• Comfortable working in digital spaces and with digital platforms

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Normal office, presentation room and digital environment.
• In the course of performing the duties and functions of Virtual Learning Facilitator the holder of the position will be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, squat/stoop, reach and lift items of varying weights.
• Must be adept in operating a computer; be able to work independently and follow-through to completion of assigned tasks; prioritize and manage multiple tasks; interpret, analyze and problem-solve in all areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Must be able to converse and interact with individuals with diverse levels of education and abilities. Must be able to read and understand documents relating to federal, state and local mandates as well as complex documents relating to education.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 Human Resources Manager of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage provided with no monthly premiums
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSAs)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 (b) Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pennsylvania Public Schools Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)

Please note that some of these benefits will not apply to part-time employees or specific employment terms (nine and ten months)

How to Apply: Online at: https://www.applitrack.com/aiu08/onlineapp/
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is an equal opportunity employer.