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Position Type: Other/ K-12 Distance Learning / Home School Teacher Date Posted: 4/7/2025 Location: Fast Track Date Available: 05/30/2025 Closing Date: 04/14/2025 District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough Schools Job Description JOB TITLE: Distance Learning/ Home School Teacher REPORTS TO: Principal JOB PURPOSE: The work to be performed includes all services generally performed by an online teacher in the area of online course instruction. Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Complete the mandatory Online Teacher Training Modules and or Meeting before beginning teaching duties. Provide online supervision of assigned Alaska State Virtual online classes. Check student progress and respond to student inquiries on a daily basis. Reset student accounts as soon as possible and not exceeding 24 hours after a reset is required. Make personalized contact with student, on-site supervisor or parent at least weekly and maintain a record of the contact as required by 4 AAC 33.421 (d) (3). Attend all scheduled teacher meetings. Submit grades to the Alaska State Virtual School’s website when students complete the course or when the course term expires. Work with the Alaska State Virtual School’s Director and the Technology Coordinator to assure that all enrolled students have a successful online educational experience. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree State of Alaska Type A teacher certification Must meet State of Alaska Highly Qualified requirement where applicable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, educational correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, students, parents, and community members. Mathematical Skill: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Problem Solving: Can identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Project Management: Develops and coordinates projects. Clearly communicates project plans, progress, and changes. Completes projects on time. Manages project activities and teams. Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control and remains open to other ideas and tries new things. Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promotes a harassment-free environment. Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions. Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Sets goals and objectives. Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. Develops realistic action plans. Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses equipment and materials properly. Attendance and punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time. Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management directions and takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to operate computers and related software. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 35 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands and interact with the public and other staff. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent. Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Human Resources 333 Schoenbar Rd Ketchikan, AK 99901 KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Revised 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr UA/ATP

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