Middle/ High School-(Retired Only, Flexible Schedule)- Virtual Connect Teacher-2024-2025 School Year) - Hazelwood School District

Teacher-Hazelwood Connect (Grades 6-12) - (2024-2025) 

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: 

To facilitate student achievement by helping students learn subject matter and skills using an online management system that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. 

This is a remote position for retired teachers only. Retired teachers may choose their own schedule and work up to 8 class periods per day. Hired teachers will be paid a daily sub rate of $249.23 for long-term assignments. Pay will be prorated for hours worked. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Facilitate student achievement. 

Examples of Work Performed: 

1. Meets and instructs virtual class/period(s) in an online setting.  
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs,  interests, and abilities of the students. 
3. Creates a virtual classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. 
4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence (lesson plan) of preparation upon request of administrator. 
5. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students. 
6. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. 
7. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of online classroom behavior.
8. Monitors student achievement. 

Examples of Work Performed: 

1. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. 
2. Maintains consistent communication regarding student progress, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration. 3. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, with the assistance of district specialists. 
3. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. 
4. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. 
5. Perform other duties as assigned or required.
   

Examples of Work: 

1. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. 
2. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 
3. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the learning environment, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. 
4. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher/building aides and volunteers and, cooperatively with the administrator, evaluate their job performance by providing meaningful input. 
5. Maintains and continuously improves professional competence through regular attendance at PDC activities and other professional development opportunities supported by the district. 
6. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education - Bachelor’s degree and valid Missouri Department of Elementary and  Secondary Education Teaching Certification in a 6 through 12th-grade content area.  

Teacher candidate must be retired.  

Knowledge/Skills– 

Proficient in preparing rigorous, interactive, exciting, and informative lesson plans for virtual learning. 

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite products, and database management. Able to work effectively with colleagues, parents, administrators, etc. 

Superior interpersonal skills to facilitate an excellent educational experience for students in a high-energy/stressful environment. 

Discretion and confidentiality with an awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education Policies. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed. 

Must be self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk,  sit, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and to lift up to 25 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required included close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust and focus, and depth perception. Specific hearing abilities required include normal conversation,  phone conversation, and isolating voices in multiple conversations. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS: 

This position is virtual.  

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS/ MATERIALS USED: 

Personal computer, copier, fax, 10 key calculators. 

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 

None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Assigned up to 191-day work calendar, up to 36 hours and 40  minutes per week depending on course load; Employees who regularly work 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in HSD health plans, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, long-term and short-term insurance. The district pays for employee-only medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance. 

*Be sure to upload your resume, cover letter, transcripts, Missouri Teaching  Certificate(s), or a letter verifying your eligibility for certification from a  University and 2 letters of recommendation. 

Upon submission of your application, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt. 

Part-time/Full-Time 

Shift Type Salary RangePer Contract Period  

Salary Code Job Category 

Up to $249.23

per day (long-term substitute rate). Pay will be pro-rated for hours worked.