Job Overview The distance learning teacher plans, designs, implements, and assesses an appropriate instructional program in a secondary level distance learning environment that guides and encourages a diverse group of students at all instructional levels to develop and fulfill their academic potential.  The teacher designs learning experiences, creates, and reinforces classroom expectations, develops assessments, monitors student progress, and communicates regularly with parents on student progress.  At the secondary level, the teacher may be assigned to teach students from sixth through twelfth grade.  Teachers are expected to promote an environment that is challenging, equitable, empowering, and developmentally responsive. The teacher helps build on secondary level fundamentals and prepares students through a variety of curriculum pathways available to support the transition beyond graduation from high school. The teacher motivates students in the content and competencies of the courses, creating learning experiences that are authentic, engaging, rigorous and relevant. The teacher primarily works by telecommuting with occasional use of workspace at a predetermined location.     *This position is eligible for remote work, but also may require in-person attendance at jobrelated meetings, training sessions, and conferences, as requested by the employee's supervisor. Roles and Responsibilities The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate. Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection. Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the Virginia Standards of Learning, LCPS curriculum, and effective distance learning strategies to maximize student achievement using a variety of instructional materials. Designs authentic and engaging learning experiences using a variety of resources and technology to promote the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving. Personalizes instruction based upon the needs of students and manages time to maximize student learning opportunities. Assesses student growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and outcomes. Adheres to LCPS Assessment and Grading policy and guidelines. Analyzes assessment data to refine teaching and learning experiences and inform instructional practices. Continually communicates with students and parents/guardians to keep them informed of the students’ their progress in meeting instructional objectives. Engages and manages the behavior of online learners in an instructional setting to ensure the online environment is conducive to learning. Plans instructional activities with other professional staff, both program- and nonprogram-based, to maximize learning opportunities. Supports colleagues, students, parents, and community stakeholders to promote student learning and student mastery of content and competencies. May direct the work of teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment. Participates actively in the program’s professional learning community, to deepen the professional expertise in curriculum, content, competencies, and assessments that Page 1 of 3Page 2 of 3 measure lesson/unit mastery through distance learning. Qualifications Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.      Education      Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college      Experience      Expertise or readiness to teach more than one course/prep      Licenses and Certifications      Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with an endorsement to teach in more than one subject area preferred      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs in a distance learning environment Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications, excellent human relations skills Excels in the distance learning environment as a teacher and collaborator Candidate must live within a commutable distance of Loudoun County Public Schools.  Physical Requirements The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reports to: Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Months/Days/Hours: 10 months/ 197 days/ 7 hours Salary Level: Licensed Scales Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation