Homeschool Teacher - Ridgecrest at Heartland Charter School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Instruction and the support of a Regional Principal, the Homeschool Teacher (“Teacher”) is responsible for the education of assigned TK-12th grade students and will create a flexible and appropriate learning plan for the school year, including core subject standard progress and mastery, interventions and supports as needed, and enrichment. The Teacher will also provide resources and strategies to the student’s parent/family to ensure an optimal environment for student learning and social/emotional growth. As an employee of Heartland Charter School, this position will follow the responsibilities and procedures as delineated in the Heartland Handbook. Please see below for further details about the position and needed qualifications. A full-time teacher will work 8 hours each duty day for 196 duty days as scheduled by the board-approved certificated staff calendar in order to complete required tasks. Pay is subject to board-approved salary charts.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Copy of Transcript (Transcripts for all institutions. Candidate will request Official Transcripts from all institutions upon hire.)
- Credential Copy (Please include all credentials earned.)
- Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters)
- Resume (Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
- Copy of Transcript (Transcripts for all institutions. Candidate will request Official Transcripts from all institutions upon hire.)
- Credential Copy (Please include all credentials earned.)
- Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters)
- Resume (Resume)
Comments and Other Information
General:
- Serve and support students in grades TK-12
- Help build school culture to create a community within the team and between families
- Keep all families informed as needed and appropriate
- Work collaboratively with local staff and school-wide departments in all school-related matters
- Follow school procedures to support student learning
- Maintain a valid teaching credential and work toward professional growth
- Attend events and meetings as directed (may be in-person or virtual)
- Be an Advocate for Accuracy in all things
- Demonstrate the ideals of an Ideal Team Player (Humble - Able to take and reflect upon feedback; Hungry - Strong work ethic; Smart - Strong and responsive people skills)
- Return/respond to all calls and emails in a timely manner (typically within 24-48 work hours)
Complete all compliance items accurately and in a timely manner (Examples: Master
Agreements, Attendance/Learning Logs, Work Samples/Records, AWR, and Report
Cards)
Engage in activities and data collection/analysis for educational or authorizing agencies
Participate in WASC accreditation and charter renewal process
Complete all training and professional development modules as assigned
Collaborate with Directors and Regional Principal regularly to identify, problem-solve, and prevent/address issues that may arise
Perform other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate such as: Scheduled live teaching, MTSS support, additional adjunct duties, subbing coverage, curriculum writing, leadership role, ect…
Curriculum & Instruction:
Support students in grades TK-12th and their families to design an innovative
Personalized Learning Plan with differentiated instruction, supports, and resources for
the student; Plans, develops, organizes, and assigns as necessary in collaboration with
the student/parent, a comprehensive educational program for each student, which
incorporates the progress and mastery of the California Common Core Standards
(includes helping to research and determine which curriculum and materials would be
most beneficial to the student’s educational objectives and needs).
Evaluate instructional materials, including textbooks, digital resources, and other
instructional materials/services for (1) Educational Value (Non-Religious), (2)
Educational Quality, (3) Educational Quantity
Consistently meet with the parent and the student, face-to-face is preferred, but
virtually as appropriate, every 20 school days to review the student’s body of work,
and provide guidance and support
Schedule additional meetings as needed to meet the needs of the student
Regular and clear communication with families via in-person/virtual meetings, phone,
email, etc.
Utilize student data to guide instructional decisions
Actively participate in SST, 504, and or SPED processes and supports as needed
Attendance & Compliance:
Ensure students are engaged in appropriate educational activities through the
regular review of the student’s body of work, regular meetings/communications
with the family, and collection of attendance/learning logs
Report information in a timely manner regarding student’s attendance and
learning, which includes submission of documentation or action items needed for
compliance, SST, 504, or SPED, monthly attendance, and audit of Work
Samples/Records
Testing & Assessments:
Participate in proctoring all internal and state-mandated testing and provide
needed prep material for students
Collaborate with Testing Coordinator, Regional Principals, and other team members to implement processes for assessments
Encourage student participation in school and state-mandated testing and assessments
to measure student performance
Provide families with accurate information regarding the value and purpose of testing
Use strategies for General Education intervention and supports, utilizing the MTSS process
Community Outreach & Relations:
Plan and coordinate regional events such as field trips, community service, clubs,
performances, school dances, and promotion/graduation in alignment with monthly and
yearly expectations
Support your local/regional Explorers program and community
events/activities
Attend homeschool and other educational conferences, in-services, and professional
development opportunities
Build partnerships with parents and community stakeholders
Serve on school committees, participate in school and community activities, and
represent the school as appropriate
Help to develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the School reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice. Heartland Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Comments and Other Information
General:
- Serve and support students in grades TK-12
- Help build school culture to create a community within the team and between families
- Keep all families informed as needed and appropriate
- Work collaboratively with local staff and school-wide departments in all school-related matters
- Follow school procedures to support student learning
- Maintain a valid teaching credential and work toward professional growth
- Attend events and meetings as directed (may be in-person or virtual)
- Be an Advocate for Accuracy in all things
- Demonstrate the ideals of an Ideal Team Player (Humble - Able to take and reflect upon feedback; Hungry - Strong work ethic; Smart - Strong and responsive people skills)
- Return/respond to all calls and emails in a timely manner (typically within 24-48 work hours)
Complete all compliance items accurately and in a timely manner (Examples: Master
Agreements, Attendance/Learning Logs, Work Samples/Records, AWR, and Report
Cards)
Engage in activities and data collection/analysis for educational or authorizing agencies
Participate in WASC accreditation and charter renewal process
Complete all training and professional development modules as assigned
Collaborate with Directors and Regional Principal regularly to identify, problem-solve, and prevent/address issues that may arise
Perform other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate such as: Scheduled live teaching, MTSS support, additional adjunct duties, subbing coverage, curriculum writing, leadership role, ect…
Curriculum & Instruction:
Support students in grades TK-12th and their families to design an innovative
Personalized Learning Plan with differentiated instruction, supports, and resources for
the student; Plans, develops, organizes, and assigns as necessary in collaboration with
the student/parent, a comprehensive educational program for each student, which
incorporates the progress and mastery of the California Common Core Standards
(includes helping to research and determine which curriculum and materials would be
most beneficial to the student’s educational objectives and needs).
Evaluate instructional materials, including textbooks, digital resources, and other
instructional materials/services for (1) Educational Value (Non-Religious), (2)
Educational Quality, (3) Educational Quantity
Consistently meet with the parent and the student, face-to-face is preferred, but
virtually as appropriate, every 20 school days to review the student’s body of work,
and provide guidance and support
Schedule additional meetings as needed to meet the needs of the student
Regular and clear communication with families via in-person/virtual meetings, phone,
email, etc.
Utilize student data to guide instructional decisions
Actively participate in SST, 504, and or SPED processes and supports as needed
Attendance & Compliance:
Ensure students are engaged in appropriate educational activities through the
regular review of the student’s body of work, regular meetings/communications
with the family, and collection of attendance/learning logs
Report information in a timely manner regarding student’s attendance and
learning, which includes submission of documentation or action items needed for
compliance, SST, 504, or SPED, monthly attendance, and audit of Work
Samples/Records
Testing & Assessments:
Participate in proctoring all internal and state-mandated testing and provide
needed prep material for students
Collaborate with Testing Coordinator, Regional Principals, and other team members to implement processes for assessments
Encourage student participation in school and state-mandated testing and assessments
to measure student performance
Provide families with accurate information regarding the value and purpose of testing
Use strategies for General Education intervention and supports, utilizing the MTSS process
Community Outreach & Relations:
Plan and coordinate regional events such as field trips, community service, clubs,
performances, school dances, and promotion/graduation in alignment with monthly and
yearly expectations
Support your local/regional Explorers program and community
events/activities
Attend homeschool and other educational conferences, in-services, and professional
development opportunities
Build partnerships with parents and community stakeholders
Serve on school committees, participate in school and community activities, and
represent the school as appropriate
Help to develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the School reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice. Heartland Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.