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Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Virtual Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy 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. Join us!
The English Language Learner (EL) Teacher is responsible for providing EL K-12 program administration, professional support and training, and student and family services. The incumbent applies sound language acquisition principals to program development, teacher support, and student education. In addition, the EL Teacher advises administration in order to ensure state and federal compliance.
This is a full-time position. 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.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provides leadership and technical assistance for K-12 EL programs and services, including Title III monitoring and guidance for teachers and administrators;
Gives guidance and support for State Board of Education initiatives and policies, state statutes, and all aspects of Title III including guidelines, statutes, applications, and budgets;
Administers and/or oversees administration of annual required state testing (OELPA and OELPS) of EL students;
Delivers technical assistance for standards implementation and professional learning around teaching-learning strategies, assessment, program development and evaluation, curriculum development and implementation;
Provides ongoing professional development and support related to EL services, methodology, and resources to OHVA teachers, staff, and administration;
Collaborates with building principals and teachers to review individual EL student progress;
Teaches EL classes and/or provide individual student support as needed
Create opportunities for onsite student/family events
Determine family communication needs, including recommending interpreters and translators for parent/guardian communication.
Learns the entire K12 curriculum for assigned grade levels and is able to demonstrate knowledge of how state standards align with it;
Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools;
Collaborates with grade-level team regarding instruction, resources, interventions and data-driven decision making;
Provides individualized instruction to help each student master K12 curricular objectives;
Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests;
Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents to keep them adequately apprised of the student’s progress and issues;
Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues in a virtual classroom environment, balancing the flexibility of the K12 curriculum with proper enforcement of Academy policies and procedures;
Makes placement and promotion decisions by generating formal and informal reports regarding student progress, alerting administrators to concerns about student performance and progress;
Creates and manages a home office;
Utilizes data analysis and data driven instruction;
Works collaboratively with teaching staff and families to create and maintain an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP).
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned.
Performs onsite student/family interview;
Delivers onsite student testing (OELPA and OELPS);
Attends professional development, teacher meetings, professional conferences (OTESOL), and onsite student/family events;
Collects and analyzes formative and summative assessments;
Teaches scheduled Class Connect sessions for specific subject areas and homeroom;
Collaborates with peers in order to provide a positive experience for students;
Travels to and participates in staff meetings, school outings, marketing events, state testing, professional development sessions, and other experiences;
Maintains records regarding students in accordance with school policy and state requirements; prepares reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed;
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree AND
One (1) year of experience teaching non-native English speakers
Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate Ohio state teaching certification including K-12 TESOL Licensure or Endorsement
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with/knowledge of working with families of EL students
Strong interpersonal skills emphasizing tact, promptness, patience and courtesy; ability to establish a professional, effective rapport with students
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Power Point and Outlook, as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; Utilizes computer software associated with curriculum; obtains additional training in technology as required
Able to read data and determine what steps are needed to assist students academically on an individual and/or classroom basis
Able to adapt learning plans to meet different needs and learning styles; create an instructional and whole class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making
Great organizational and time management skills
Customer service orientation to include promptness and appropriateness of responses to needs and requests of students and learning coaches
Understanding of applicable sections of the State Education Code and other pertinent regulations
Obtains additional licensing as required
Ability to travel within and between assigned geographic areas to support students
Attend regularly scheduled meetings and participate in school activities, open houses and orientations
Ability to pass required background check
DESIRED Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Education or related field
Experience with charter and/or online school environment
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
Ability to learn new technologies and tools
Special education, gifted, EL, or subject-specific endorsement
Proficient in principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction for a diverse student population, such as English Language Learners (EL), special needs, at-risk, and/or gifted students
Experience teaching in both online and in a brick-and-mortar environments
Experience working in a home environment full time
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is virtual
Location specific:
- Must be a Ohio resident.
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
