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, Insight School of Washington. We want you to be a part of our talented team!The mission of Insight School of Washington 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 troublesho