Middle School Reading Interventionist - Ohio Connections Academy

School Summary

Ohio Connections Academy, a tuition-free K–12 public virtual school that students attend from home. Authorized under state law by the Ohio Council of Community Schools, Ohio Connections Academy (OCA) is state certified and open to students throughout Northeast, Northwest, Central, Southeast, and Southwest Ohio.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Middle School Reading Interventionist will provide support to students who are at risk of reading deficiencies, and/or on Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans (RIMPs). Experience with Ohio approved reading intervention programs, as well as a passion for effectively utilizing targeted small group LiveLessons for interventions is preferred but not required. A valid Ohio teaching license, with preference to Grades 6-8 ELA licensure, is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing student data, including providing quarterly reports to OCA’s governing Board.
• Working with individual students or small groups over the phone or in LiveLesson in alignment with Ohio’s high dosage tutoring requirements for students on RIMPs
• Supporting and implementing high-quality state approved intervention programs
• Collaborating with other ELA teachers and OCA Interventionists in teaching and planning
• Assisting with virtual and in person testing, including benchmark, dyslexia, and state testing.
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Ohio
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Student and family focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Ability to work remotely, while traveling occasionally for in-person meetings and testing
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication