What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oklahoma: Licensed K-8 Teacher -Virtual-25/26 School Year position at Braintree Educational Services?
Braintree Academy PT Virtual General Ed Teacher-2024-25
We are watching enrollment now to see what our hiring needs will be next Fall. I will reach out to applicants for interviews, if qualified, in June. Thanks!
General Job Description:
We are seeking dedicated educators to provide support for students in grades Kindergarten through 8, as well as their parent learning coaches, within a flexible, home-centered educational environment. Our teachers collaborate closely with families, offering guidance and resources to ensure each student’s success. Leveraging various online tools, teachers deliver support and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents. Candidates mus live in one of the Braintree States: ID, IN, MS, ND, OK, TN, UT, WY
Role Highlights:
- Flexible Hours: Primarily asynchronous with the need for a minimum of 3 hours (in at least one-hour blocks) of availability between 8-4 pm in the State you are working for SST, family meetings, IEP meetings, etc.
- Collaborative Engagement: Work both synchronously and asynchronously with fellow educators, contributing to a supportive and dynamic team culture.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must reside in one of the following states to be eligible: Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, or Wyoming.
- This role is ideal for educators looking to make a meaningful impact in a student-centered, adaptable teaching environment.
- A current teaching license in the state with willingness/eligibility to transfer the license to the application state.
Braintree 2024-2025 Teacher Roles
Assignment:
Min caseload is 25 students
Hours for K-6 teacher:
Average Hours:
25 Students-Up to 9-11/week
35 Students-Up to 10-13/week
45 Students-Up to 11-15/week
Teachers may not go over 20 hrs each week unless given special permission. Most teachers work between 8-15 hrs.
Part-time Teacher Essential Responsibilities
Communication:
Respond to all communications (parent, student, staff) within 24 hours of receipt during school days.
Grading:
All grading will be completed within 7 days of assignments being submitted. Grading responsibilities: biweekly grading with feedback, and semester learning plan feedback & electives for all states. Any states with attendance checks as well.
State Testing:
-Administer any required screeners/tests as assigned by the state or Partner.
-Participate in In-person testing if living in the state.
IEP/504/Parent Meeting:
-Prepare for and attend all IEP, 504, or parent meetings unless an extenuating circumstance exists. Notification to the A.D of SpEd or SST and submitted written student input required. Review plans and accommodations at the start of each semester.
Interventions:
Participate in the MTSS process by assisting families with interventions, collecting data, and presenting information to the SST.
Track Data:
-Student data tracking (state testing results, communication log, etc.)
Student Support Availability:
-Provide families with three hours of weekly availability between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm (local time for your families) using a scheduling app. You may need to work with families to find alternative times if needed.
-These need to be in 1-hour blocks.
Professional Learning Communities and Faculty Meetings:
-Attend 1 monthly faculty & 1 monthly PLC meeting monthly with the camera on.
-Be present and give valuable input.
-If you miss your meeting you must watch a recording, and complete any assigned task within due date expectations.
Professional Development:
-Attend and/or complete professional development provided throughout the year required by BES and/or your partner district. Any missed meetings will need to be communicated ahead of time with PLC Lead or supervisor.
-Maintaining teacher licensure is a requirement of the teacher as a professional.
Teacher Evaluation:
Participate in the teacher evaluation process through the school year as outlined by Braintree.
Daily Tasks:
-Check Google Calendar for any meetings or tasks.
-Check & respond to communication (emails, calls, messages) within 24 hours, excluding weekends or holidays
-Check Schoology for any submitted assignments
Weekly Tasks:
-Read & Act on Weekly Teacher Update items
-Provide 3 hours of availability via a scheduler app. Office hours by approval only.
-Check the progress of any intervention students and support as needed
-Communicate on submission progress with families & students who may be failing or struggling
-Support families as needed.
Other jobs and tasks as assigned:
-Adhere to the Braintree Handbook.
-Ensure that instructional modifications required by a special education student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), ELP, or 504 are being met.
-Fulfill any other assigned roles/duties (PLC, Intervention classes, etc)
-Have 15 hours of weekly availability to work if needed, at least
-Have at least 3 hours weekly of daytime availability for meetings with students and faculty between the hours of 8am & 4 pm
-Participate in Faculty or PLC meetings as assigned each month.
Tech Stipend:
Eligible after 18 months of employment.
See Teacher Responsibilities Document for more details.
