Secondary Social Studies Teacher - Ohio Bridge

school summary

ohio bridge connections academy (ohbca) is a tuition‑free, full‑time online drop‑out prevention and recovery program serving students ages 14‑21 across the state of ohio. Ohbca is authorized by the ohio council of community schools, governed by an independent board of directors, and operated through a contract with connections academy of ohio, llc. Connections academy is a division of connections education and is accredited by advanced.

the alternative program teacher will assist teachers with educational and instructional activities, and non‑teaching tasks. Responsibilities include guiding one or more cohorts of students toward college/career readiness through successful completion of the school program. The role balances academic support and advisory activities.

• assist students in their courses by providing motivation and support.
• work collaboratively with a team of teachers (both in‑person and virtual) to ensure all students in the cohort are on track and successfully progressing.
• assist students with daily assignments and projects to increase understanding.
• clarify directions and assist students 1‑on‑1 or in small groups with course content.
• assist virtual teachers with keeping student records and data up‑to‑date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts.
• participate in the organization and administration of state testing, as directed.
• help carry out educational programs developed through the individualized education plan (iep) process for special education students.
• help carry out educational programs developed through a student 504 plan as necessary.
• maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment at all times.
• develop and implement strategies that encourage student collaboration and teamwork.
• attend in‑person or virtual field‑trip sessions as assigned.
• supervise an advisory cohort of students, ensuring all students are successfully progressing and providing parents with a central point of contact.
• monitor students’ attendance, participation, and academic performance.
• oversee the student escalation process to communicate with school leadership and on‑site and virtual teachers if a student is an engagement concern and not meeting program expectations.
• develop and monitor individualized action plans for each escalated student, including working with students to set goals for getting back on track and communicating with parents, caretakers, and school staff.
• act as the main point of contact for parents, teachers, and other staff regarding students in escalation; plan and deliver workshops on work/study habits, teamwork, test‑taking strategies, and 21st‑century learning skills.
• help each student identify and focus on his or her potential and aspirations.
• support college and career counseling activities under the direction of the school counselor.
• help students research and understand their post‑secondary career and educational options.
• perform other duties as assigned.

• bachelor’s degree.
• middle/secondary teaching certification.
• excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• experience and demonstrated interest in working with youth (both strivers and struggle rs) in a diverse urban environment.
• experience working in a school or other educational environment.
• strong multicultural skills.
• strong technology skills (especially with internet, microsoft os, and ms office programs).
• customer‑focused approach.
• ability to motivate and assist students with high‑school coursework.
• high degree of flexibility.
• demonstrated ability to work well in an innovative, fast‑paced environment.
• team‑player track record.
• login to system requires 2‑step authentication.

benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at "career benefits - connections academy".

application contingency: any person who knowledly makes a false statement is guilty of a falsification under section 2921.13 of the ohio revised code, which is a misdemeanor of the first degree.