VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER
JOB SUMMARY
Virtual High School English Teacher
OHDELA
ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Virtual High School English Teachers in Ohio who are dedicated to providing a superior education for all students in our upcoming 2021-2022 school year! We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods.
The Virtual High School English Teacher effectively educates high school students in conformity with the school philosophy and policies and rules of the governing bodies.
Duties include:
Serve as a teacher of record and primary instructor in English Language Arts for High School students
Teach content area following the school's course of study or as assigned utilizing technology and varying teaching modalities
Plan and execute instructional lesson plans
Adapt and enrich the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning for enrichment or remediation purposes
Align material to standards and or create course material aligned to applicable standards
Motivate students to achieve their full attendance, academic, and behavioral goals, as well as other goals identified
Maintain a positive school environment through effective conflict resolution, collaboration, positive reinforcement, and educational leadership modeling
Maintain a safe classroom environment
Issue discipline in an orderly fashion conducive to good learning
Keep accurate records on each student such as grade books and progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records
Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders
Maintain effective communication on an ongoing basis with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders
Perform student home visits as needed
Prepare and administer all standardized tests as directed
Recognize opportunities for teachable moments with students
Gather, maintain, and submit all student information and forms in a professional and timely manner
Develops classroom experiences that teach students not only facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real-world problems
Possess the knowledge to learn data and delivery systems necessary for the content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant student learning experiences and support students in their learning experiences both inside and outside the school
Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters
Uses computers and other technology provided to assist and support students in their learning
Participate in ongoing professional development activities
Work in a professional and cooperative manner with others to achieve duties and responsibilities
Attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Administration such as faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, field trips, professional learning communities
Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and the behavior we expect from our students
Actively assists in student recruitment and retention activities as directed by the Administrator
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education or related field
Current Ohio teaching license in all relevant content areas and grade bands
Strong content knowledge in one more content areas
Familiarity with the Response to Intervention (RtI) process
Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions
Prior online teaching experience preferred
Proficiency in computer applications, including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
A passion for teaching and genuine care for children
Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
Ability to work with a diverse and distributed student body and peer group
Ability to pass state and federal background checks
Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/accelschools/jobs/4766800003