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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fhopkins%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D6471&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Ce4670276a3fb4c60eec608dd6318d319%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638775680453186259%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YUQnFhoRoXqAXfcvourBWL1YEmBDkYE9rTJvSVPy0vs%3D&reserved=0> FTE 0.5: 3/24/2025- 6/6/2025: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6.5 hours per day Join our VirtualEDU Team! As we grow our team, Hopkins Public Schools and VirtualEDU's vision is to hire and retain a community of staff who are representative of our student demographics. We are committed to developing pathways for individuals with diverse life experiences and linguistic backgrounds to enter, feel connected and supported in, and thrive as integral members of our education team. Individuals with diverse life experiences and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are building a community of educators who are up for the challenge of reimagining how we do school from the ground up. It won't be easy, but it will be rewarding. An ideal candidate would have a tendency to reject the status quo and a strong desire to tinker and reinvent our learning models. They would understand the role systematic racism and oppression plays in education and are committed to taking an anti-biased, anti-racist approach in all functions and interactions. They would thrive in a small community where each member is a leader and an influencer towards 'living out loud' our collective commitments. While we are a virtual community, this role does report in person to foster a strong sense of community and organic collaboration. Description In-Building Substitute: K-12 building support: As a substitute teacher at our blended and online K-12 school, you will support student learning in both virtual and physical environments, ensuring continuity and engagement in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a strong commitment to student success in a technology-driven educational setting. * Plan and facilitate an effective educational learning environment to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners. * Develop and maintain a program to meet the individual needs of each student in meeting the district's standards. * Maintain a safe positive learning environment. * Work as a collaborative staff member in planning instructional goals and objectives with the rest of the third and fourth grade teams. * Evaluate and assess student learning on a regular basis for the purpose of adjusting instruction and measuring student learning. * Teach and model the district's standards for ethical behavior in alignment with Vision 2031. * Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and community members. Essential Functions: This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. * providing personalized feedback to students, under guidance and support of learning community educators * supporting adaptations in the learning environment based on observation of student engagement and performance * other duties as assigned in service to our Hopkins: Learning Framework, Student Success Metrics, E-12+ Hopkins System Goals, the Equity Audit findings, our Vision 2031 and the VirtualEDU community. Qualifications Minnesota teaching license preferred. Preparation and commitment to working effectively with diverse communities of learners; skill in providing for the individual learning needs of students; ability to create positive, inclusive learning environment; skill in using positive, constructive classroom management approaches; ability to organize and plan for student learning; familiarity with current teaching/ learning theories; skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with diverse groups of students parents, and colleagues; diversity of interests and experiences. Qualifications for and willingness to work with others. An Ideal Candidate&#8230; In VirtualEDU we are committed to being change agents! The candidate must be committed to the hard work of reimagining and rebuilding a new educational model that prepares our students for the future. One way we are approaching this is through anti-bias, anti-racist (ABAR) and inclusive technology integration. The candidate should have successfully supported ABAR and inclusive technology integration learning experiences. In this way we believe how we design and implement online learning is an equity issue, and we are seeking team members who are passionate about transforming educational practices and human possibilities with a specific lens towards vigilant equity and love. Additional duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: * ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, caregivers and community * support scholars in managing their daily synchronous and asynchronous schedules; provide learning experiences and &#8216;homework help&#8217; at the direction of Learning Facilitators (teachers), Special Education Case Managers, the Special Services Coordinator and VirtualEDU school leaders * support scholars in managing project-based learning tasks and responsibilities * apply and support technologies to facilitate learning; for example, the paraprofessional will host Google Meets, support navigation and engagement with Canvas/Seesaw course and support the use of assistive technologies under the direction of the VirtualEDU staff and technology department * participate in professional learning opportunities to enhance professional practices * maintains student confidentiality * Other duties as assigned in service to our Hopkins: Learning Framework, Student Success Metrics, E-12+ Hopkins System Goals, the Equity Audit findings, our Vision 2031 and the VirtualEDU community. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * comfort and engaging presence in an online setting * demonstrated ability to build relationships with students and empower students to create safe, positive learning environments in an online setting * evidence of the ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse groups of students, caregivers and staff * takes initiative in responding to students' needs in a manner which is accepting, validating, comfortable and culturally sustaining * demonstrated awareness of and an appreciation for cultural and linguistic differences * comfort level in working with scholars with varied challenges and opportunities for growth * flexibility in responding to scholars' needs and learning preferences * evidence of the ability to assist students in learning * evidence of the ability to work in an online learning environment * evidence of the understanding of concepts, strategies and skills students need to learn * evidence of the ability to work in a supportive relationship with learning facilitators, case managers, school leaders, the school(s) and the community * evidence of the ability to adapt to different learning environments and virtual teaching/learning styles * evidence of the ability to take work direction from learning facilitators, case managers, resources staff, coordinators and school leadership * ability to communicate effectively with students, caregivers and staff in a timely manner Competencies and/or Values Common to All Positions: * A clear and demonstrated commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, and challenging education where all learners are valued and respected * Perform assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the school community and district&#8217;s established core values * Advance the mission and values of the school community and district through careful attention to the key issues of learning, environment, and resources Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. * Two (2) years post-secondary education OR a passing ParaPro Score. * One (1) year of curriculum support experience. * OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Physical/Mental Requirements: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Working Environment: Work is performed in a virtual classroom setting, an in-person blended learning setting, a collaborative teaching/learning community and off-site locations for community events and home visits. Compensation and Schedule: 0.5 FTE HEA Union Contract $215 daily flat rate. 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