JOB DESCRIPTION:          VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION TEACHER (K–2)

 

SALARY SCHEDULE:         CERTIFIED TEACHER SCHEDULE

 

DEPARTMENT:                  ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTION

 

FLSA STATUS:                   EXEMPT

 

SAFETY-SENSITIVE:         YES

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The K–2 Virtual Instruction Teacher establishes and maintains a structured, engaging virtual classroom focused on building foundational academic skills in reading, language, and mathematics. Instruction emphasizes evidence-based literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading and supports the developmental needs of primary learners. The teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, monitoring student progress, and maintaining strong, consistent partnerships with parents/guardians to ensure students are supported in a home-based learning environment. All responsibilities are carried out in alignment with district policies, instructional expectations, and under the supervision of the site administrator.

 

This position is site-based. The teacher is required to report daily and perform all assigned duties from the designated elementary school site during contracted hours.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university


• Valid Oklahoma Early Childhood Certification


• Science of Reading training completed (required)


• Demonstrated proficiency in district instructional technology platforms and virtual learning systems


• Previous experience in a virtual classroom setting preferred


• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

 

1. Delivers daily synchronous virtual instruction aligned to district curriculum, Oklahoma Academic Standards, and the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, including whole-group and small-group instruction.

 

1. Utilizes district-adopted curriculum and adheres to district instructional frameworks and pacing expectations when planning and delivering instruction.

 

1. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials through an online learning management system and adapts instruction to meet individual student needs.

 

1. Maintains accurate student records and required data, including attendance, progress monitoring, and all state and federal reporting requirements (e.g., child count and OSDE reporting).

 

1. Monitors and evaluates student academic growth, adjusts instruction based on data, and prepares progress reports aligned to student goals.

 

1. Establishes and maintains a virtual learning environment in which all students feel supported, engaged, and connected to the educational process.

 

1. Communicates and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians through conferences and ongoing communication to support student progress and understanding of the instructional program.

 

1. Identifies student needs and collaborates with professional staff to provide appropriate academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions and supports.

 

1. Adheres to all district and school policies, procedures, and expectations as outlined in district/site handbooks and state regulations.

 

1. Additional duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor or above.

 

LANGUAGE AND GRAMMAR SKILLS: 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to compose and write grammatically correct correspondence and memos.

 

REASONING ABILITY: 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule form, or blueprint form.

 

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

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up or more than 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to or more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

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

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fume or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold (including outdoors), extreme heat (including direct sunlight), risk of electrical shock and vibration.

 

The noise level in the work environment will vary from somewhat loud to extremely loud.

 

To ensure continuity of services, a different work location may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for a varied work location will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for this change will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Employee may occasionally be required to supervise a varying number of employees in the overall direction, coordination, and completion of tasks as assigned.

 

DISCLAIMER:

Please note that job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.