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Role Description

Virtual Virginia (VVA) seeks a Virginia-certified part-time instructor of American Sign Language. The position requires:

• Working with curriculum in the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)
• Conducting regular live sessions with students
• Holding regular office hours
• Maintaining open communication with parents, schools, students, and VVA administrators

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university
• Certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia in the relevant subject area
• Experience working in an online educational environment is preferred
• Experience with the Canvas Learning Management system preferred, but not required
• Completion of a three-week teacher training course upon acceptance of the position if not already completed
• Fluent in English and the language of instruction

Requirements

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints in a manner consistent with VVA policies and guidelines
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Valid Virginia teacher's license with an endorsement in the appropriate area
• Completion of Teaching With Virtual Virginia course or agreement to complete during the next training cycle

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to sit
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move individual equipment 25 to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Location

Virtual

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Noise level is usually quiet, but varies by work location

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Virtual Virginia policies and a timeline of evaluation of all program administration and support personnel.