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MCKENZIE COUNTY SCHOOL In Person Virtual Academy School Teacher in Watford City, North Dakota
Job Summary: The McKenzie County School District is hiring for an in person Virtual Academy School Teacher. This position is in charge of supervision and coordination of alternative, individual learning plans and programming for students in an alternative education setting.The teacher is responsible for establishing an instructional vision and a focused plan for improving student achievement; monitoring and supervising instruction; supporting teachers in improving their instructional practice; creating a community of continuous learning for all staff and students; and fostering a culture of high expectations for all students. In addition, the programs' teacher is charged with building strong partnerships with families and community, creating a safe, supportive school climate, and effectively managing operational, technical and staff issues to promote instructional progress.
Duties Include:
- Getting students signed up for classes
- Working with the counselors on which classes students need for graduation requirements
- Setting up weekly progression goals with students
- Tracking students progress
Equipment Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy machine, and telephone. All teachers are equipped with an Apple MacBook Air laptop and iPad. All classrooms have brand-new BenQ boards, Document Cameras and Audio Enhancement Systems. Device per student ratio is 1:1 for all students district wide.
Qualifications:
- This position requires any teaching license K-12.
- Supervision and Coordination experience preferred
Benefits
- Retirement:McKenzie County Public School District #1 contributes both sides of TFFR for our Certified Staff. That's a $0 cost incurred to you while 27.762% of your gross wages are being placed into retirement each year for you to utilize in your later years!
- Insurance:With a comprehensive insurance plan, we utilize Blue Cross Blue Shield's NDPHIT for health insurance and Blue Cross Blue Shield for Vision and Dental Insurance offerings. Single without dependent Contract Staff can enjoy their health insurance being 100% paid for by the School District!
- Leave: Contract Staff Begin With: 3 Personal Days, 15 Sick Days of which, up to 10 can be allocated to Family Sick, 4 Funeral Days
Professional Development
- All new teachers to the district will be provided with a mentor.
- Annual professional development opportunities are available to teachers throughout the year.
Continued Education Opportunities
- University of North Dakota: Master Program offered on site in Watford City with three different program tracks. Five Month completion timeline and a 50% grant to cover tuition costs. This program aims to provide Master Level classes to our staff and support rural education systems to build leaders within.
Salary $50,000 - $84,500