ACCESS Teacher - Science - 2026-2027 Academic Year - Temporary Part-time (No Benefits) - 528683

Job Summary

The ACCESS Teacher provides web-based instruction to State of Alabama high school students.

Additional Department Summary

Initiates and maintains regular contact with facilitators and students regarding student progress. Logs in to the learning management system at least once each day throughout any term in which they are assigned a course. Responds to student emails. Provides feedback on activities. Grades assignments. Monitors student participation. Creates and posts timely announcements. Monitors login times for students and discuss any areas of concern or irregularities with the facilitator, school administrator, or designee. Posts news items and events to keep students on pace and facilitators well informed of course activities and assignments. Previews all activities, links, and quizzes in the learning management system before assigning them to students.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and experience and expertise in related field of study. Teacher Certificate issued by the Alabama State Department of Education. Must reside within the state of Alabama.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications

Must be certified to teach (grades 6 – 12) in the State of Alabama or be faculty members of an institution of higher education that is accredited by an agency identified in the Alabama Administrative Code (these include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and other organizations approved by the Alabama State Board of Education). Some classroom experience in the content area being taught.

Teachers who interact with students via virtual learning to deliver instruction must pass the fingerprint/background check required by the Alabama State Department of Education for work with the ACCESS Virtual Learning Initiative.

Teachers who teach an Advanced Placement (AP) course for ACCESS must have participated in AP training for that course and have a minimum of one-year of experience teaching the course.

Teachers teaching a video conferencing (VCI) AP course must have received prior authorization for their AP course syllabus from the College Board.

Skills and Knowledge

Proficient in the use of the learning management system and other resources as identified and needed for successful course delivery. Expertise in the specific content area and prior participation in professional development, sponsored by the providing institution, pertaining to instructional methodology and technical aspects of online course delivery. Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Internet skills. Ability to learn other systems and applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with students, facilitators, counselors and school administration. Ability to teach within a Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver high quality instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience teaching in Alabama or extraordinary accomplishments of an interested teacher. New, enthusiastic teachers who are interested in teaching in an exciting, fully digital environment. Knowledge of K-12 public schools

Department/Organization

209312 - ACCESS

Normal Work Schedule

Varies

Note to Applicants

Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy.

Pay Grade/Pay Range

Not Graded