Job Title: UTeach Regular Education Teacher, 1:1

Department: Instruction

Reports To: Principal

Compensation: 60,000 with Bonus Potential

TRS Classification: Classified

EPIC’s UTeach-Regular Education Teaching Position

Are you underemployed or looking to make a career change?  Would you like the opportunity to make more money and impact the lives of children at the same time?  Do you want to be part of a unique teaching environment that is paving the way for individualized learning across Oklahoma? Would you like to be able to spend enough one-on-one time with each student to bring out their maximum learning potential? Are you interested in the flexibility to control your own daily/weekly/monthly schedule? Does a bonus that could DOUBLE your salary sound good to you? If so, EPIC’s UTEACH-RedEd Program may be right for you!

EPIC’s UTeach-RegEd Program is an innovative, accelerated Regular Education career pathway designed to take you from someone who did not go to college to be an educator to a trained and certified teacher.  If you have a Bachelor’s degree and are interested in changing careers and working with students to help them reach their full potential, Epic’s UTeach-RegEd Program may be right for you.  Applicants will go through a multi-step interview process.  If selected, EPIC will make an offer of employment. 

Phase 1: Emergency Certification

Upon successful completion of the multi-level interviewing process along with an offer of employment, participants will seek Emergency Certification through the Oklahoma State Department of Education.  You will be required to submit official copies of all transcripts to the Director of Certification, and complete the Background check and fingerprints for “Dual Processing” at the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) or Employment & Teacher Certification at one f the satellite locations. After an Emergency Certification recommendation is made by the district, you will be responsible for paying the $50 Emergency Certificate to OSDE through your Single Sign-on certification account to complete the Emergency certificate application that will go to the state board for approval.

Phase 2: Teaching & Certification

UTeach program participants will select an OSDE-approved education area of interest for certification based on their degree and work experience (ex: Business, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Science, Music, PE/Health/Safety, etc.) and apply for the Alternative Certification pathway evaluation at OSDE. Teachers will then take the OSAT subject area certification exam assigned to them by OSDE, as well as any other required professional development activities to apply for initial alternative certification 

UTeach participants will also participate in a Teacher Residency (Mentoring) Program with Epic.  Similar to a year-long student teaching experience, participants will teach students to complete a variety of cohort activities designed to increase their knowledge in the field of education.  A Certification Pathway Specialist will be assigned to assess your progress and work with you as you complete your certification journey. During the Teacher Residency, you will demonstrate your knowledge of pedagogy (teaching skills) through successful participation in the PPAT portfolio exam for certification, and complete any coursework and professional development hours required of your unique alternative certification program set up by OSDE. Upon completion of all requirements of your selected certification program,  participants will apply for an OSDE 5-year Oklahoma standard certification, in the content area selected. 

Background on Epic

We are a unique learning environment that provides a non-traditional educational setting utilizing Internet-based, individualized self-paced instruction provided in nearly any location in Oklahoma. Epic Teachers are remotely based and travel to the student’s home or other designated location to work with each student and meet with parents on a regular basis throughout the year. And each of our students is assigned only one teacher for a personalized, one-on-one approach to learning. 

Applicants for this cohort must possess the following credentials:

• Have a 4-year degree (any major) from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Ability to pass the State of Oklahoma’s “Background Check for School Employment and Certification”
• Have a strong desire to obtain a teaching certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Ability to coach, mentor and teach students of all ages
• Meet with each student for face to face instruction once each week at a minimum.
• Work with assigned students ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade to provide instruction in a virtual learning environment
• Work with assigned students to provide instruction in a virtual learning environment
• Provide learning experiences and teach students in pre-reading, reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and other electives.
• Use technology as an everyday tool for teaching, learning, and communicating
• Directs the distribution of curriculum to students
• Teach students and their families how to use online curriculum and supplemental curriculum
• Provide consultation and/or technical assistance to students and families
• Adapt instruction and curriculum to the needs of the student
• Serves as a liaison between the school and family
• Assists families with the interpretation of Epic Charter School’s policies and procedures
• Communicate with each student through Zoom, instant message, email, and/or phone on an as-needed basis
• Meet with each student for face to face instruction at a minimum of every three weeks unless otherwise directed by the family.
• Work to coordinate, schedule, assess, and implement appropriate instruction for each student
• Conducts assessments of student needs, including those with English as a second language
• Counsels with students to promote self-awareness, self-identity, and positive social and academic skills
• Promote parental involvement in the learning process and parental responsibility
• Identify opportunities for additional tutoring for assigned students
• Communicate with parents, in a professional manner, through conferences and other means to discuss the student’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Assist students and families to select credited course work to advance the student towards graduation
• Perform administrative tasks for day-to-day management including tracking student grades, managing schedules and meetings, and conferring with the school, while scheduling and monitoring student course progress
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Review course work for every student
• Design, deliver, evaluate, and revise a planned sequential developmentally appropriate program in accordance with district standards and indicators.
• Select and requisition books, instructional aids, instructional supplies for the student and assist with the collection of school property when the relationship between the school and the student ends
• Closely monitor and review student transcripts
• Maintain grades on the required database for a school record
• Systematically develop, deliver and evaluate student planning Pre-K through 12th grade addressing academic goal setting and transition plans
• Develop and follow Individual Learning Plans to assist in developing measurable goals for continuous improvement of assigned students
• Stay current with relevant research and teaching/learning trends as required to improve academic achievement
• Understand school resources
• Maintain updated curriculum training
• Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and teaching methods
• Develop guides and other support materials necessary for relevant programs while locating additional learning resources
• Work closely with other teachers in the development of lesson plans that encompass the use of technology
• Monitor progress of small groups using formative and summative assessments
• Formulate new strategies to ensure that teaching to Epic Charter Schools standards evident throughout the academic school year
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree  

Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and demonstrates leadership abilities
• Ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively and gain credibility quickly to instill confidence in teaching ability
• Strong decision-making, organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Use effective positive interpersonal communication skills
• Resolve issues and conflicts
• Strong technology skills in up-to-date computer software including Zoom, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Current on new instructional technologies
• Ability to coach, mentor and teach students ages 4 – 21
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others
• Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative
• Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines

Language Skills:             

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and coworkers, both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to students, families, and supervisors.

Mathematical Skills :           

Basic math skills required

Reasoning Ability:                   

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Computer Skills:                 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google applications, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Current driver's license and valid car insurance
• Willingness to pursue a standard teaching certification 
• Google Certification Preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made
• Must have favorable employment references

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Epic Teachers are remotely based and travel to the student’s home or other designated location to work with each student and meet with parents on a regular basis throughout the year. This requires spending a significant amount of time in the car, driving in various conditions and at various times of the day. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present.) 

Google Certified Teacher Levels 1:

https://teachercenter.withgoogle.com/certification_level1

All participants are highly suggested to become a Google Certified Level 1 Teacher.   Participants are responsible to pay for each Google Certification level.  The process takes about 180 minutes to complete the initial certification. Knowledge in this area will support success in the Epic environment. 

Compensation:

Participants in this program will start with a base salary of $60,000 annually, payable in equal installments on the last day of each month.  As participants complete the program, gain more experience, and teach more students, higher levels of compensation are available.  

For more information, please contact Dr. Patricia Cook, Director of Certification, at patricia.cook@epiccharterschools.org or 405.749.4550 ext 107.