Part-time (Adjunct) Online Science Instructor

Description:**THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ACTIVE KANSAS TEACHING CERTIFICATE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL**Implement appropriate grading strategies that assist each student in achieving their academic potential while also providing superior customer service to all internal and external customers of KVE. Typical activities include: - Implement Science curriculum as prescribed by KVE using activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.- Be available to assist students via phone, email and instant messenger- Work with instructional team leader to produce learning experiences suited to the grade level and to the student developmental level that will enhance student achievement.- Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the need of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.- Communicate with stakeholders in a courteous, timely and professional manner.- Respond promptly (within same day or 24 hours) when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence, emails, instant messages, and faxes.- Maintain effective and efficient records.A likely activities breakdown: - Implement curriculum as prescribed by KVE using activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences and be available to assist students via phone, email and instant messenger 85%- Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the need of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. 5% - Communicate with stakeholders in a courteous, timely and professional manner. 5%- Maintain effective and efficient records. 5%Experience Required: - Bachelor Degree required. - Kansas Teaching Certification in Science or sufficient coursework required. - 2 years prior teaching experience in Science and/or related field is required.- Online teaching experience a plusPosition Requirements /Scope of the Job/ Skills Required: - Knowledge of school policies and procedures.- Excellent written and oral communication skills.- Emphasis on excellent written and verbal communication.- Ability to provide superior customer service with emphasis on communication.- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.- Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.- Ability to maintain confidentiality.- Ability to plan and organize work.Measurement of Success: An Adjunct Instructor will be evaluated based on (a) contacts made with students (b) knowledge of subject area (c) ability to work effectively on a team (d) attitude and enthusiasm.Qualifications:Experience Required: - Bachelor Degree required. - Kansas Teaching Certification in Science or sufficient coursework required. - 2 years prior teaching experience in Science and/or related field is required.- Online teaching experience a plusSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceBenefits available for those who qualify: - Immediate health and dental plans- Sick days, holidays, and vacation days- 401(k) Plan- Flexible Spending Account- Life and Business Travel Accident Insurance - Long-term Disability- Group Legal Services- Financial Planning EOEJob Location: Remote, KSJob Number: 7367BRCompany URL: http://www.kaplanvirtualeducation.comCompany Profile:Kaplan Virtual Education (KVE) is a leader in the growing field of virtual high school instruction and online curriculum development. Our programs promote educational achievement by offering a wide variety of online learning options to high school students, schools, and school districts.Kaplan Virtual Education is a unit of Kaplan, Inc., a worldwide education services provider and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO)