Credit Recovery Science Teacher, Grades 9-12

Job Description
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.
Certificates and Licenses: Integrated Science, 9-12

• Minimum: Physical Science, Earth Science, & Biology
  

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Ohio resident preferred

• Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border.
  
• Border states include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana.
  
• Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification.
  

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

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.

​SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Instructional

• 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;
  
• Under guidance from school administrative team, 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;
  
• Elementary and Middle School Teachers support 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 an