Middle School Substitute Teacher – Contractor

Stride, Inc.

Online middle school substitute teacher delivering personalized instruction for Stride K12’s virtual education programs. Monitoring student progress and supporting families through synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeMaryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering online course content and personalizing instruction to meet diverse student needs. Proficient in utilizing learning management systems and data-driven decision-making to enhance student performance and engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active State Teaching LicenseVirginia Spanish Teaching CertificateProficiency in Microsoft ExcelAbility to Use Student Data for Instructional DecisionsExperience with Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning

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Hard Skills

Online Course DeliveryStudent Progress MonitoringGrade Book MaintenanceHigh-Stakes Test PreparationData Representation Skills

Soft Skills

Collaboration with TeachersCommunication with Students and ParentsAdaptability to ChangeAbility to Work IndependentlyBuilding Positive Rapport

Tools & Technologies

Stride K12 Learning Management SystemSynchronous Learning ToolsAsynchronous Learning ToolsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeActive State Teaching LicenseVirginia Spanish Teaching Certificate

Industry Keywords

Online LearningPersonalized InstructionStudent MasteryProfessional DevelopmentVirtual Classroom

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver specific course content in an online environment
Provide instruction, support, and guidance while managing the learning process
Personalize learning and differentiate instruction based on student mastery
Monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system
Work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance learning toward established goals
Provide synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences
Augment course content using approved synchronous and asynchronous tools
Maintain the grade book and make student placement and promotion decisions
Alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests
Establish and maintain positive rapport with families
Communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
Support learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional, and basic virtual-classroom troubleshooting issues
Attend face-to-face professional development, student testing, and other school events as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Active state teaching license
Virginia Spanish Teaching Certificate
Ability to clear the required background check
Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during the workday
Ability to collaborate with teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic student-data representations
Ability to use student data to drive instructional decisions
Receptive to regular coaching from administrators and teacher trainers
Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote/virtual work environment
Typically work from home
Full-time position
Professional development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment