GRIGGS INTL ACADEMY - Course Dev & Stud Support Spec

Job Classification

  Hourly Half-time (20-29)

Position summary

This is a part-time hourly position. The candidate for this position should have the ability to:

• Write and design elementary curriculum


• Coach and support students needing intervention


• Release exams, e-textbooks, and subscriptions


• Able to work responsibly as a remote employee

Qualifications summary

• Current NAD K-8 Certification


• Experience as a Teacher in an NAD School


• Strong Writing Skills/Curriculum Development


• Comfort with an LMS and Digital tools


• Ability to work independently


• Organized and able to take initiative

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

Course Development Support

• Assist the Curriculum Team in building, revising, and updating courses for K-8


• Review course content for alignment with NAD Standards and quality


• Help design materials, assessments, and resources

e-Textbook Assignment

• Monitor the timelines of e-Textbook subscriptions


• Assign and track e-textbooks and digital resources


• Troubleshoot access issues and coordinate with the publisher

Student Coaching

• Work 1:1 weekly appointments with assigned students


• Monitor progress of students needing intervention


• Develop plans and pacing guides for these students


• Communicate with parents and administration


• Document coaching sessions

Supervisory responsibilities

This staff member will supervise students who need intervention but will not have any employees to supervise.

Qualifications

• Current NAD teaching certification K-8


• Bachelor's Degree in a related field


• Experience teaching in an NAD School


• Strong written and verbal communication skills 


• Understanding of NAD Standards

Note:  Previous experience with online learning is a bonus, but the candidate must be technology-savvy and good at working with a team.

 

 

 

 


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

• Learning Management System


• Student Information System


• Publishing Software (Canva, InDesign, etc.)


• Record-keeping systems


• Zoom meetings and chats

Interpersonal interactions

The candidate needs to have a professional relationship with the team, must be able to take instructions from the Course Manager, and follow-up skills. It is important that the candidate is comfortable asking questions and learning the culture of Griggs and online learning.

Physical demands

Be able to use a computer effectively for scheduled blocks of time.

Work environment

• Dedicated workspace


• Have their own up-to-date computer and monitor


• Visit AU Campus as needed