Electives Teacher

Title: LUOA Electives Teacher

Location: Remote Location

Job Description:

Liberty University Online Academy (LUOA) is a fully accredited K-12 school that exists as an extension
of Liberty University, providing an online educational option for grades K-12. An LUOA Teacher will be
responsible for teaching courses as assigned and take advantage of teaching moments and opportunities through grading assignments and emails. The Teacher will also carry out various administrative tasks dictated by their Instructional Mentor, the Faculty Support Coordinator, the Director of Faculty, or the Superintendent. These administrative tasks will include items such as course content feedback and timely submission of final grades. Teachers are responsible for evaluating and commenting with appropriate feedback on class assignments and post grades using Canvas, the LUOA Learning Management System, within 48hrs of submission. They must also reply to student messages within 24hrs with clear and concise communication. Teachers will report to their Instructional Mentor, responsible for assisting the teacher with questions concerning their administrative responsibilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Teach material from the approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction.
•  Assist students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes.
•  Provides regular and timely feedback to students.
•  Participates in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and getting in touch with and offering assistance to absent students.
•  Advises students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors.
• Motivates students to participate in all aspect of the educational process actively.
•  Maintains and reports student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies.
• Available to meet with students through live conference upon student's request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

A bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline with certification or the equivalent in the specific subject matter required and classroom teaching experience required. A master's degree and online teaching experience in a K-12 program preferred. If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.  Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position. 

Time Type

Part time

Location

Remote Location

Pay Range

Teachers are typically paid between $3.12 and $6.25 per student per pay period. Actual pay can vary depending on enrollment and course subject.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.