Teacher and Coordinator Patriot Academy Liberty Virtual Learning Program

Teacher and Coordinator of the Patriot Academy Liberty Virtual Learning Program

Immediate Supervisor:
Director of Patriot Academy, Chief Academic Officer

Certified staff shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the Director of Patriot Academy and Chief Academic Officer to the Superintendent.

• Shall hold a Bachelor's Degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position. Master's Degree or Rank I certification preferred.
• Special consideration will be given for applicants with special education or behavior certification.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers, adults, and families.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.
• Shall be detail oriented to meet multiple job requirements and responsibilities.

To lead students toward fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth while implementing all goals and objectives of the Liberty Virtual Learning Program.

• Shall take appropriate action within clearly defined state and district guidelines.
• Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community, including families of home schooled children.
• Shall carry out all assignments in a timely manner without undue checking or follow-up.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.
• Shall ensure virtual curriculum is aligned to the district's in-person curriculum and modify content as needed.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational record.
• Shall check in twice per day with students/parents/families.
• Shall monitor and track progress of each student and have ongoing communication with students and families to ensure work is completed successfully.
• Shall provide ongoing help and support to students who need additional support.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence and continuous improvement of the program.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Shall adhere to the School Board of Education Policies and Procedures and State Regulations and Statutes.
• Shall verify students with IEPs are receiving services as required.
• Shall participate in professional learning opportunities and professional organizations.
• Shall participate in the development and review of policies and procedures annually to be reviewed and approved by the local board of education.
• Shall write and speak effectively with all stakeholders.
• Shall develop a calendar of in-person learning events for all virtual students on a regular basis.
• Shall be an effective team member.
• Shall complete other duties as assigned.

• Shall communicate a breadth of content knowledge across the discipline(s) to be taught.
• Shall communicate a current knowledge of the discipline(s) taught.
• Shall demonstrate a general knowledge that allows for the integration of ideas and information across the disciplines.
• Shall demonstrate an overall knowledge of the virtual program and can effectively implement a multi-faceted approach to virtual learning (virtual support, on-site support, etc.).
• Shall connect content knowledge to real-world applications and provide hands-on opportunities to demonstrate the Profile of a Patriot competencies.
• Shall plan lessons and develop instructional material that reflects knowledge of current constructs and principles of the discipline(s) being taught.
• Shall analyze sources of factual information for accuracy.
• Shall present content in a manner that reflects sensitivity to a multicultural and global perspective.
• Shall collaborate with teachers in other disciplines to analyze and structure cross-disciplinary…