Elementary Teacher, Middle/High School Science

Job Description Certificates and Licenses: Ohio State Teaching Certification, High School Science (Integrated Science preferred)

Start Date: 2026/2027 school year.

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.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in education for Any One. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Passionate Educators are needed at the K12 partner school, Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS). The mission of Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) 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. High School Science Teacher 9-12 The 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 maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Reasonable accommodations, as may be required by law, will be provided to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Instructional Takes ownership for student's academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student's achievement;

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 students' 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;

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;

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;

Other Essential Functions Organizes 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 Manual

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.

Builds community;

Helps staff with any onboarding efforts as directed;

Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree AND

Six (6) months of student teaching experience AND

Meet 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 thinking.

Knowledge of state content standards

Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people's deadlines.

Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Ability 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 school.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in technology systems, programs, and curriculum.

Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.

Experience working in a virtual environment.

Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment

Experience with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms

ODLS High School Science Teacher 9-12

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