PRO RATA VACANCY NOTICE # 0001: Teacher - School Remote Teaching (iZone)

The New York City Department of Education

New York New York

United States

Education - Excluding Post Secondary
(No Timezone Provided)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

New York City licensed Social Studies, Science, English, Foreign Language, Math and Health tenured teachers in High School Grade Levels

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • ●Minimum of four (4) years of teaching experience as a regularly appointed teacher. Knowledge of the common core standards as it relates to course.
  • ●Extensive knowledge of the New York State and City Standards, meets Advanced Placement requirements (as appropriate) and is licensed in subject matter.
  • ●Demonstrated expertise in an online learning environment designing and implementing standards-based instruction that specifies clear learning objectives, includes engaging activities and authentic assessments to measure mastery.
  • ●Willingness to promote online dialogue to deepen the learning experience.
  • ●Demonstrated ability with written and oral communications emphasis placed on the delivery of digital presentations.
  • ●Demonstrated ability to use online learning, communication and other edtech tools as appropriate.
  • ●Can differentiate instruction for individuals or groups of students based on instructional data and analysis as well as student characteristics.
  • ●Can sustain and document flexible teaching schedules, which account for asynchronous and synchronous activities that are student-centered and maintain high standards for student engagement and success.
  • ●Selected candidates will be asked to facilitate a demonstration lesson or planning activity to demonstrate aforementioned qualifications.

    PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • ●Demonstrated skill in team building, group dynamics, and facilitating collaborative learning.
  • ●Proven history of being a self-starter who works well without constant supervision.

    • DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • ●Demonstrate competency in using data from assessments and other data sources to modify content and guide student learning.
  • ●Modify engaging content and appropriate assessments in an online environment.
  • ●Provide quality instruction to students using asynchronous and synchronous teaching methods (I.e. asynchronous = discussion forums, group work, written and digital assignments, posted content. Synchronous = online classrooms, webinars, chat rooms).
  • ●Employ student-centered instructional strategies that are connected to real-world applications to engage students in learning.
  • ●Facilitate and monitor online instruction groups/discussions to promote learning through higher-order thinking and group interaction.
  • ●Provide a variety of ongoing and frequent teacher-student, teacher-teacher, and teacher-administrator interaction with participating schools.
  • ●Provide prompt feedback, communicate high expectations, and teach to diverse talents and learning styles.
  • ●Online communication between students and teachers is a significant component of this pilot program to mimic in person communication. Therefore, teachers are expected to respond to student emails and grade assignments within 2 workdays, as well as monitor and respond to discussion postings daily during the school week.
  • ●Regularly share with home school(s) student data including but not limited to grades and attendance. This includes the use of school selected platforms and systems.
  • ●Incorporate and comply with FERPA, AUP and communicate privacy guidelines to students.
  • ●Select and use a variety of online tools for communication, productivity, collaboration, data and performance analysis, presentation, research, and online content delivery as appropriate to the content area and student needs.
  • ●Use communication technologies in a variety of mediums and contexts for teaching and learning.
  • ●Apply technical troubleshooting skills (downloading plug-ins, uploading assignments, etc.)
  • ●Participate in all professional development and peer mentoring exercises throughout the duration of service.
  • ●Develop key relationships in order to work closely with home school staff, students and parents of participating schools, guidance counselors and central iZone staff.
  • ●Participate in activities to identify best practices, address challenges and assess efficacy.

    • WORK SCHEDULE:

  • ●This posting is for September 2021 - June 2022.
  • ●If eligible, the class will be scheduled before or after your regular school day. The maximum class size of a full virtual course will not exceed contractual class size .
  • ●Teachers must confer with students synchronously during programmed periods each week, as well as be available for asynchronous teaching approaches including but not limited to office hours, individual and small group conferencing and providing direction for independent student work.
  • ●Facilitate learning of students through supplied curriculum that teachers may supplement.

    • .

    HOURS UP TO, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS LISTED. ADDITIONAL HOURS GRANTED UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE HIRING MANAGER.

    SALARY:

    As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement, required additional hours will be compensated at Pro Rata rate. Pro Rata shall be defined as an hourly rate that is the greater of (a) 1/1250 (inclusive of lunch) of a teacher’s regular salary; or the per session rate set forth in the collective bargaining agreement between the UFT and the Department covering Teachers (CBA).

    PRO RATA VACANCY NOTICE # 0001: Teacher - School Remote Teaching (iZone)

    The New York City Department of Education

    New York New York

    United States

    Education - Excluding Post Secondary

    (No Timezone Provided)

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

    New York City licensed Social Studies, Science, English, Foreign Language, Math and Health tenured teachers in High School Grade Levels

    SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • ●Minimum of four (4) years of teaching experience as a regularly appointed teacher. Knowledge of the common core standards as it relates to course.
  • ●Extensive knowledge of the New York State and City Standards, meets Advanced Placement requirements (as appropriate) and is licensed in subject matter.
  • ●Demonstrated expertise in an online learning environment designing and implementing standards-based instruction that specifies clear learning objectives, includes engaging activities and authentic assessments to measure mastery.
  • ●Willingness to promote online dialogue to deepen the learning experience.
  • ●Demonstrated ability with written and oral communications emphasis placed on the delivery of digital presentations.
  • ●Demonstrated ability to use online learning, communication and other edtech tools as appropriate.
  • ●Can differentiate instruction for individuals or groups of students based on instructional data and analysis as well as student characteristics.
  • ●Can sustain and document flexible teaching schedules, which account for asynchronous and synchronous activities that are student-centered and maintain high standards for student engagement and success.
  • ●Selected candidates will be asked to facilitate a demonstration lesson or planning activity to demonstrate aforementioned qualifications.

    PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • ●Demonstrated skill in team building, group dynamics, and facilitating collaborative learning.
  • ●Proven history of being a self-starter who works well without constant supervision.

    • DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • ●Demonstrate competency in using data from assessments and other data sources to modify content and guide student learning.
  • ●Modify engaging content and appropriate assessments in an online environment.
  • ●Provide quality instruction to students using asynchronous and synchronous teaching methods (I.e. asynchronous = discussion forums, group work, written and digital assignments, posted content. Synchronous = online classrooms, webinars, chat rooms).
  • ●Employ student-centered instructional strategies that are connected to real-world applications to engage students in learning.
  • ●Facilitate and monitor online instruction groups/discussions to promote learning through higher-order thinking and group interaction.
  • ●Provide a variety of ongoing and frequent teacher-student, teacher-teacher, and teacher-administrator interaction with participating schools.
  • ●Provide prompt feedback, communicate high expectations, and teach to diverse talents and learning styles.
  • ●Online communication between students and teachers is a significant component of this pilot program to mimic in person communication. Therefore, teachers are expected to respond to student emails and grade assignments within 2 workdays, as well as monitor and respond to discussion postings daily during the school week.
  • ●Regularly share with home school(s) student data including but not limited to grades and attendance. This includes the use of school selected platforms and systems.
  • ●Incorporate and comply with FERPA, AUP and communicate privacy guidelines to students.
  • ●Select and use a variety of online tools for communication, productivity, collaboration, data and performance analysis, presentation, research, and online content delivery as appropriate to the content area and student needs.
  • ●Use communication technologies in a variety of mediums and contexts for teaching and learning.
  • ●Apply technical troubleshooting skills (downloading plug-ins, uploading assignments, etc.)
  • ●Participate in all professional development and peer mentoring exercises throughout the duration of service.
  • ●Develop key relationships in order to work closely with home school staff, students and parents of participating schools, guidance counselors and central iZone staff.
  • ●Participate in activities to identify best practices, address challenges and assess efficacy.

    • WORK SCHEDULE:

  • ●This posting is for September 2021 - June 2022.
  • ●If eligible, the class will be scheduled before or after your regular school day. The maximum class size of a full virtual course will not exceed contractual class size .
  • ●Teachers must confer with students synchronously during programmed periods each week, as well as be available for asynchronous teaching approaches including but not limited to office hours, individual and small group conferencing and providing direction for independent student work.
  • ●Facilitate learning of students through supplied curriculum that teachers may supplement.

    • .

    HOURS UP TO, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS LISTED. ADDITIONAL HOURS GRANTED UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE HIRING MANAGER.

    SALARY:

    As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement, required additional hours will be compensated at Pro Rata rate. Pro Rata shall be defined as an hourly rate that is the greater of (a) 1/1250 (inclusive of lunch) of a teacher’s regular salary; or the per session rate set forth in the collective bargaining agreement between the UFT and the Department covering Teachers (CBA).

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