Online Spanish Teacher – REMOTE – 28496 University of California, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Remote

Job Description

dditional Information

This position works remotely requiring a telecommuting agreement and adherence to the UCSC Telecommuting/Remote Work Guidelines. The employee shall be available in a full-time capacity during assigned telecommuting work hours (specific hours to be discussed with supervisor). While telecommuting/remote working, the employee is responsible for ensuring a worksite environment suitable for accomplishing their regular job duties during scheduled hours of work and, if applicable, arranging for dependent care just as they would if they were working at the regular UCSC worksite.

This teaching position is a year round appointment (no summer break).

This position is open until filled.

NOTE: For full consideration for interview, please submit a resume and 3 letters of reference. It is best to combine all documents into one PDF and then attach to your application.

NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to Policy.

About Uc Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It’s known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus’s DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 03-01-2022

Department Overview

Scout from University of California is an online education program that is available for middle and high school students, teachers, schools, and school districts. UC Scout offers “A-G” approved college preparatory and College Board-approved Advanced Placement courses online.

UC Scout’s mission is to support educationally disadvantaged students across California, raise student achievement levels, and close achievement gaps.

UC Scout Teachers focus on teaching and developing course content. The incumbent reports to a Teacher Lead in the Academic Department, which is overseen by the Academic Director. The Executive Director oversees the UC Scout team, which consists of roughly two dozen full-time employees and another two-dozen part-time employees. UC Scout is a branch of UC Santa Cruz and the University of California.

UC Scout Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuL4D6rCoW4

Job Summary

The incumbent has an educational background in the subject matter and holds a California single-subject credential in Spanish. Requires experience teaching in A-G courses and additional experience teaching Advanced Placement Spanish courses. Incumbent will be a Subject Matter Expert in Spanish.

Duties include teaching online classes to K-12 students in the subject area of expertise. This task requires, but is not limited to: grading student assignments, communicating regularly with students and their guardians, maintaining the online classroom, posting weekly announcements, hosting live sessions via video conferencing, and facilitating engaging discussions on the course message boards. Strong communication skills are critical.

Curriculum monitoring, improving and development is required, including, but not limited to: quizzes, exams, readings, activities, discussions, projects, course descriptions, syllabi, and teacher/student guides. Constant review and guarantee of academic accuracy of curriculum is required.

The incumbent works in collaboration with administrative, production, and instructional design teams, playing an integral role in the production and maintenance of online courses.

Assists with the course approval process, preparing and reviewing documentation in compliance with California Common Core Standards for UC CMP, College Board, and NCAA.

Requires working with external teachers who utilize UC Scout online courses to listen to their feedback and advise best practices when necessary.

Incumbent oversees part-time teachers (known as BYA “by agreement” teachers) in the same or similar subject area. This task includes evaluating current and potential BYA teachers when needed; holding regular meetings with BYA teacher(s), and facilitating ongoing coaching, and mentoring.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: $79,750 – $93,200 / Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full

Schedule Information
Full-time
Percentage of Time: 100%
Fixed
Average Hours Per Week: 40
Days of the Week: Mon – Fri
Shift Includes: Day
Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: Remote

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 006117 (K TO 12 EDUCATOR 3)

Job Duties

70% – Teaching
Teach online high school courses. Core responsibilities include evaluating and recording students’ progress, leading synchronous online sessions, facilitating online discussions, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating the history and background of students to modify the established educational program to meet specific needs, and to motivate students. Communicate with students and their guardians via email, phone and video conferencing. Model and encourage students to understand and adopt the use of proper social habits in an online environment. Supports students with proctoring issues.
15% – Curriculum Development
Develop curriculum, course outlines, syllabi, lessons, lectures, projects, discussion forums, polls, surveys, tests, quizzes, performance assessments, and activities required in an online course.
5% – BYA Oversight
Oversee part-time teachers (known as BYA “by agreement” teachers) in the same or similar subject area. Under the guidance of Director of Academics, evaluate current and potential BYA teachers when needed. Hold regular meetings with BYA teachers: coaching, mentoring, and evaluating annually. Create seasonal contracts for BYA teachers as needed.
Work with external teachers who utilize UC Scout online courses to not only listen to their feedback and advise best practices, but to support escalated challenges when they occur.
5% – Special Projects
Collaborate with UC Scout staff via phone, email, video conferencing and occasional travel to UC Scout main office. Participate in job training and maintain professional competence through ongoing professional development. Assists in special projects as needed, including, but not limited to WASC reports and webinars.
5% – Quality Assurance
Make recommendations for improvement of courses, policies, and the program generally. Review course materials and instructional videos to ensure quality and compliance with state standards. This position is involved in the course approval process and prepares and reviews documentation for NCAA, UC CMP, and College Board reviews.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related area.
California Single Subject Professional Clear Teaching Credential in Spanish.
Student teaching internship or full-time teaching experience in kindergarten through 12.
Experience teaching in an online LMS.
Experience teaching high school Advanced Placement courses in Spanish.
Experience teaching high school A-G courses.
Strong knowledge of online teaching and learning strategies, pedagogy, and best practice and experience in online teaching at the high school level.
Strong ability to communicate effectively in written form using grammatically correct language.
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in oral form using grammatically correct language.
Thorough understanding of behavior modification strategies, techniques and methods, conflict resolution procedures.
Proven ability to plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program.
Proven ability to select and utilize appropriate educational materials, supplies, equipment, technology and learning aids.
Preferred Qualifications
Current Clear cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certification via California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) or equivalent Certification.
California Professional Clear Teaching Credential that authorizes incumbent to teach a second subject in a California high school.
Strong ability to provide effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and with varying mental, social and emotional maturity.
Strong ability to effectively assess the educational needs of pupils, and design, develop and implement individual remediation and educational plans.
Thorough knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction.
Thorough understanding of child growth and development principles and theories.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
Valid California Single Subject Professional Clear Teaching Credential in Spanish.
Must be able to work remotely from a home office and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here .
The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.