Art Adjunct - Ohio Connections Academy

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from home in Ohio, the Art Adjunct will manage subject-specific instructional programs. Compensation will be based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students.

• Responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating work, running online instructional/tutorial sessions, providing academic guidance, and being the subject-matter expert for a caseload of middle school students.
• Must be able to complete work related responsibilities through a combination of regular office hours during the school day in conjunction with hours scheduled outside the normal school day.
• Consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.
• Report to a member of the school’s leadership team (Principal, AP, Master Teacher).
• Communicate with parents/learning coaches, students and other teachers via the phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions, and synchronous “conferencing”;
• Instruct students, monitor student work, provide feedback, and suggest instructional approaches and strategies;
• Monitor completion of assignments in the given subject area;
• Score assessments and projects in the given subject area;
• Conduct online tutorial and instructional sessions for students (utilizing online conferencing software);
• Develop a very detailed knowledge of the curriculum for which responsible (subject expert);
• Provide struggling students (and parents) with alternate strategies and additional assistance;
• Complete all required training sessions throughout the year;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Ohio (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Experience with online instruction is a plus
• Must own a computer with high-speed Internet access that meets Connections Academy’s minimum technology specifications
• Must maintain posted office hours for at least 3 hours per week on two separate weekdays between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm
• Complete required orientation and training programs
• May be required to attend training and/or meetings at the school office throughout the school year (frequency dependent on proximity to office)
• Comply with all provisions of the Connections Academy Work At-Home Policy