Summary of Job Duties: The K-12 Online Learning Coordinator is the leader in the development and implementation of the K-12 Falcons Online Academy. The Coordinator will support teaching, learning, student development, and organizational operations. The Coordinator will develop and oversee district-wide programming, including policies, procedures, budgets, services and facilities while working collaboratively with administration to promote high-quality, equitable educational opportunities within Falcons Online Academy.
Essential Functions:Creates, executes, and monitors implementation of Falcon Online Academy for K-12 online learning within Faribault Public Schools.
Coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of all online instructional programs, including credit recovery.
Researches and implements evidence-based approaches to online learning and ensures that practices implemented in FPS are appropriately matched to the needs of students.
Maintain an aligned and viable online curriculum connected to in person learning opportunities.
Coordinate curriculum-writing teams when necessary and distribute any updates to all Online Instructors.
Develops partnerships and maintains relationships with service industry experts to ensure quality of products and services utilized in FPS.
Works with online instructors to ensure quality of instruction and adherence to policies and procedures.
Maintains a visible presence for teachers and students – either online or onsite at virtual learning labs.
Monitors enrollment and re-enrollment processes, student progress, pacing, and completion rates, ensuring that targets are met.
Communicate with parents, families stakeholders, and support staff as needed to ensure success of students and programming.
Works with Special Education, EL and other wrap around services to ensure individual student needs are met within online programming.
Analyzes and uses data from online learning programs to ensure continuous improvement and growth within online programs.
Designs and facilitates training for all district distance learning facilitators and teachers in addition to providing ongoing support and training to facilitators and teachers as needed.
Reviews teacher-student communication logs from the student management system.
Prepares and submits enrollment and attendance reports as mandated by the State.
Promotes and supports professional development through training, in-service, and other development
Attends training sessions and conferences to keep abreast of current practices and legal issues.
Maintains a network of peer contacts through professional organizations.
Promotes high standards and strategies and scaffolds to help students achieve those standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.