High School Science Teacher

High School Science Teacher 9-12The High School 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 also 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.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.InstructionalTakes 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 ODLS 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 BuildingEstablishes 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 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 FunctionsOrganizes 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 ManualComplies with all laws related to this positionSupervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.Compensation and Benefits: The salary for this position is $40,000 and includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus along with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus through the school.OTHER Duties & Responsibilities: The following 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 and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned that are consistent with this position.Builds community;Helps staff with any onboarding efforts as directed;Participating in committees as required.Minimum Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree ANDSix (6) months of student teaching experience ANDMeet requirements for a licensed teacher under the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code as may be amended by the Ohio Legislature.OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply critical thinkingKnowledge of state content standardsAbility to embrace change/ adapt to ensure excellent student outcomesAbility to solve problems independently and have a high level of organizationUnderstanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people's deadlinesAbility to work independently typically 40+ hours per weekAbility to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the schoolAbility to travel as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 10% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by schoolAccess to reliable high-speed internetProficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint.Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platformsAbility to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in technology systems, programs and curriculumAbility to pass required background checkDESIRED Qualifications:Experience working with proposed age groupExperience supporting adults and children in the use of technologyExperience working in a virtual environmentExperience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environmentExperience with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platformsWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.This is a home-based position. Must reside in Ohio