Job Description:

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K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Nevada Virtual Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Nevada Virtual Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The STEM Specialist provides instruction based on NGSS to students. Focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, the Specialist plans, oversees, and organizes the development of the STEM program with hands-on learning activities

Essential Functions:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Developing STEM curricula.


• Planning daily lessons.


• Adopting a data-driven attitude towards measuring learner progress.


• Developing STEM learning activities and hands-on material for classes, camps, and events.


• Attending to individual student needs.


• Demonstrating an awareness of different student backgrounds and cultures.


• Communicating regularly with parents.


• Providing extra support to students who need it.


• Monitoring student growth to identify strengths and areas for improvement.


• Using learner data to constantly refine your curriculum.


• Providing regular feedback to students.

Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.


• State teaching license in the relevant field.


• Knowledge of STEM best practices.


• Empathy and great interpersonal skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication.


• Proficiency with basic computer software such as Word and Excel.


• Experience working with children and adolescents. Previous experience as a STEM teacher will be advantageous.


• Good classroom management skills.


• Good teamwork abilities.

Competencies:

Communication

Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Customer Service

Displays courtesy and sensitivity; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Meets commitments; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Planning & Organization

Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner.

Adaptability

Accepts criticism and feedback; Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Manages competing demands.

Use of Technology

Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity.

Teamwork

Acknowledges team accomplishments; Defines team roles and responsibilities; Ensures progress towards goals; Fosters team cooperation.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is an office-based position.  We anticipate a typical school office setting including conversation, light foot traffic, computers, etc. Must live in Nevada.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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