Credit Recovery Science Teacher, Grades 9-12

About the role

The Credit Recovery Science Teacher, 9-12 is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through the learning management system, and they actively work closely with students and parents/Learning Coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals.

Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, for state testing and as may be otherwise required by the school.

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership for student’s academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student’s achievement;
• Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests;
• Conducts live Synchronous Teaching – minimum of 15 hours per week;
• Asynchronously supports objectives, including composing/sending emails, planning course objectives, preparing learning plans, and using data to determine student needs;
• Collaborates with others regarding instruction, resources, interventions and data related to OHVA student’s needs as well as the professional development of the teacher;
• Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools;
• SUBMITS grades and required student work ensuring student academic honesty and integrity;
• Maintains grade book;
• Makes placement and promotion decisions by generating formal and informal reports regarding student progress, alerting administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.

Relationship Building

• Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents on an ongoing regular basis;
• Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues in a virtual classroom environment, in line with academy policies and procedures;
• Supports students and learning coaches on a limited basis with basic computer questions when requested;
• Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support;
• Works collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the stakeholders;
• Responds to students, parents and colleagues in timely manner.

Other Essential Functions

• Organizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, or other extracurricular activities as required;
• Travels to testing sites to proctor state exams.

Complies with all school policies and procedures, including Employee Manual

Desired Qualifications:

• Builds community;
• Helps staff with any onboarding efforts as directed;
• Participates in committees as required.

Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking

Knowledge of state content standards

Ability to embrace change/ adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes

Ability to solve problems independently and have a high level of organization

Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people's deadlines

Ability to work independently typically 40+ hours per week

Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school

Ability to travel as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 30% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school

Access to reliable high-speed internet

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint;

Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in technology systems, programs and curriculum

Experience working with proposed age group

Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology

Experience working in a virtual environment

Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment

Experience with Canvas or other online platforms

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Six (6) months of student teaching experience
• Meet requirements for Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) in subject area under No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

The ability to clear required background check

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is virtual with some required travel for professional development and for testing.

Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required.

Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions).

The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state is typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

Compensation & Benefits

OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS/SERS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement.