Position Details
- Reporting Manager: Principal, 9-12
- Status: Salary, Exempt
- Type: Regular, Full-Time (12 Months)
- Program: Lone Star Virtual Academy (TX)
Overview
Stellar Virtual seeks a highly motivated and certified Secondary English Teacher to join our team. This remote position will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective English Language Arts instruction to students in grades 9-12 through our virtual learning platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the English language, literature, composition, and communication skills, excellent communication and technology skills, and a passion for fostering a positive and supportive online learning environment. Responsibilities include curriculum implementation, assessment, individualized support, and collaboration to ensure student success.
Essential Duties
- Deliver engaging and interactive live virtual lessons aligned with the Texas State Standards for English Language Arts for grades 9-12.
- Utilize a variety of online teaching methodologies, resources, and technologies to cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Develop and deliver asynchronous learning activities, including interactive assignments, projects, discussions, and writing prompts.
- Provide clear and timely feedback on student work to promote understanding and growth in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
- Facilitate small group instruction and provide individualized support to students as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
- Implement the Stellar Virtual English Language Arts curriculum effectively and adapt instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Develop and administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning and inform instruction in areas such as reading comprehension, literary analysis, grammar, mechanics, and composition.
- Analyze student data to identify learning gaps and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with curriculum specialists and other teachers to enhance the English Language Arts curriculum.
- Support on-site testing events periodically throughout the year (required).
- Participate in virtual professional development and collaborate with colleagues on online teaching best practices.
- Work collaboratively with student support services (e.g., counselors, special education) to address student needs.
- Attend virtual staff meetings and contribute to the overall success of Stellar Virtual.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
- Minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience, preferably in a secondary setting.
- Experience teaching a range of secondary English Language Arts courses (e.g., English 9-12, Literature, Composition, Grammar).
- Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
- Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.
- Demonstrated experience in utilizing online learning platforms and educational technology tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment.
- Passion for working with students and fostering their academic growth in language and literacy.
- Residency in the state of Texas is required.
Success Profile
- Instructional Effectiveness
- Delivers engaging, standards-aligned instruction and uses multiple strategies to support diverse learners in a virtual environment.
- Data-Informed Instruction
- Uses student assessment data to adjust instruction, identify learning gaps, and support continuous academic growth.
- Collaboration & Instructional Adaptability
- Works effectively with colleagues and support staff, adapting instruction and co-teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
Education & Certification Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in English, English Education, Literature, or a related field.
- A valid teaching license in English, grades 6-12 or 7-12. In addition candidates must possess an endorsement in English as a Second Language.
Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)
- Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
- Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
- 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
- Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
- 11 Company-paid Holidays
Employment "At-Will" Statement: For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
