English Teacher

FLEX HIGH SCHOOL OHIOFull Time, Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 3:30 PMThis position is funded through the Title 1 GrantCompensation: Competitive compensation package starting from $47,840/yearThis position provides support to various school sites, including Reynoldsburg and Franklinton Locations. The role may require travel between locations to meet site-specific needs.Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? As a Teacher at Flex High School, you will encourage, challenge, and help students grow in confidence and academics, and graduate high school – no matter their obstacle.The Flex High AdvantageOur personalized learning model is what makes Flex High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified, and priorities are set to achieve the best outcome for all students. Some of the other advantages we offer are:Our student-counselor ratio is 1:250, which is far below many traditional schools.We offer free tutors for students and labs that supplement their instruction and reduce academic discouragement.With the support of Lifelong Learning, an educational services organization, staff receive all the tools/resources needed to do their job without any personal financial investment.We provide ongoing professional learning, continuing education (subsidized), career advancement opportunities for staff throughout the school year.Our staff has a close relationship with and is supported by their area supervisor/leadership. We empower them to succeed.We operate year-round with generous holidays, vacation, and seasonal breaks.Come learn more about us at You Will Make an ImpactThe Teacher teaches in a personalized instructional environment, working with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate student academic plan. This position will collaborate with other school faculty to ensure student retention and academic success. This position reports to the Principal or designee.RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Teach using approved curriculum and assign an individualized course of study to the studentAdminister assessments to all newly enrolled students in Language, Mathematics and Reading within first month of enrollmentMonitor and administer testing to all students upon completion of English and Mathematics courses.Participate in state and school mandated testingAccept, carefully review and evaluate homeworkMonitor students credit completionAdminister, proctor, grade tests and give test scoresRefer student to a core subject teacher when necessaryMonitor and document student’s notes in the Student Information SystemClaim student attendance and reporting in the SIS databaseConduct close out procedures of student folders at the end of the Learning Period and when a student drops, withdraws, or graduatesWork with the Student Relations staff on student folder changes and correctionsAccurate record keeping as defined by the Ohio Dept. Of Ed and independent auditorsBe available to student and/or parent during the student’s appointmentCall students when they miss their appointmentsAssist the student in finding additional resources when necessaryRefer students to labs, tutoring, student study team and counseling when appropriateDiscipline students when appropriateKeep all student work neat and organizedResponsible to meet Ohio Professional Teaching StandardsComplete yearly academic plans that correspond to upcoming State standardsComplete a report card after each semester and when a student drops, withdraws or graduatesTake part in developing new and creative curriculum that will serve the educational needs of the student and the school as assigned by the school leaderAttend all staff meetings and assigned professional development activitiesAttend graduation ceremonies and participate in other school eventsAdherence to attendance policiesPerform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned. These may be changed or modified from time to time.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:Knowledge of Ohio Teaching Standards and understanding of the Organization’s culture, business units, services, and productsKnowledge of educational trends, research, and technology to support learningKnowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failureKnowledge in a variety of educational programsAbility to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needsAbility to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational programAbility to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groupsAbility to communicate effectively including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, and appropriate level of delivery, and listening without bias and providing appropriate feedback/reinforcementAbility to make independent judgements, meet deadlines and maintain accurate recordsPlanning and organizational skillsSelf-sufficient, strong interpersonal skills, and focused on excellent customer serviceMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Valid Teaching License issued by Ohio Department of EducationTeaching experienceProficient in Student Information System applicationsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination, high people engagement.Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery.Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.Working in a low to moderate noise environment, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures. #J-18808-Ljbffr