My Virtual Academy

Teacher

• Serve as the liaison between the student and administration and advocate for the student throughout their learning experience.
• Complete at least one documented two-way contact with each student every mentor week, attempting contact in multiple ways until it is made.
• Document all communications in the Genius student information system as they happen and maintain an accurate weekly student roster/activity log.
• Monitor student academic progress, help students stay on pace to complete courses on time, and refer students to tutoring or technical support as needed.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians of students under 18, providing regular academic updates and setting clear expectations.
• Set short- and long-term goals with students to foster educational growth, accountability, and independence.
• Host one weekly Power Hour—an open student hour that may include project-based learning, interactive virtual games, book club, relationship-building activities, or social-emotional check-ins.
• Attend an MVA Meetup on any day you are clocked in, and complete a daily End of Day (EOD) report.
• Conduct EDP reviews via Zoom video with the student and parent, counseling students on credits, graduation requirements, and post-secondary/career goals and documenting outcomes in Genius.
• Maintain 100% mentor contact during count months (75% during non-count months), document written contacts, and review and e-sign all mentor logs submitted by Pupil Accounting.
• Notify students of state testing dates, school events, and deadlines.
• Attend weekly team meetings, individual meetings with your team leader, and bi-monthly MVA All-Staff and High School All-Staff meetings.
• Complete monthly professional development reflections and maintain professional development tracking.
• Follow all MVA High School policies and procedures, including Zoom expectations, EDP reviews, student and Genius documentation, withdrawal procedures, and graduation procedures.

HS Mentor/Teacher

Instructor

• Prepare for and support instruction during scheduled learning labs, helping deliver lessons aligned with MVA’s curriculum.
• Monitor the virtual classroom’s waiting room and admit attendees based on established criteria.
• Take accurate attendance of students and track learning lab participation.
• Monitor chat interactions to keep students focused and on task, and send messages to facilitate classroom management.
• Remove students from the virtual classroom when necessary, according to guidelines.
• Support curriculum teachers with attendance, technology, and classroom management during assigned learning labs.
• Work closely with other middle school staff to ensure a cohesive educational experience.
• Attend all required trainings, weekly team meetings, all-staff and middle school staff meetings, support staff meetings, and 1:1 meetings with your Lead as scheduled.

Middle School Instructor

General

• Conduct weekly Zoom sessions with students as the primary method of contact, counting toward mandatory student and parent contacts.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations and guidelines to students and their families.
• Be available during scheduled working hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST, to support student learning.
• Help each student build and follow an educational development plan that keeps them progressing toward their goals.
• Monitor student progress and provide academic support—including referrals to Academic Tutors—to ensure students stay on pace toward grade-level goals.
• Grade assignments and update grades each semester.
• Ensure students complete required assessments in Exact Path three times per year.
• Host virtual field trips and monthly virtual lunch sessions to enhance student engagement.
• Address technical issues and coordinate with the tech support team to resolve them.
• Maintain regular communication with team leaders and participate in mandatory team and individual meetings.

HS Mentor/Teacher

Middle School Instructor

Elementary School Teacher