ELA Teacher, Grades 9

Job Description:

The High School ELA Teacher 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 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. The non‑negotiable salary for this position is $43,000 along with the opportunity for an annual bonus through the School.

Certificates and Licenses:
Ohio High School English. Residency Requirement:
Ohio. Start Date – ASAP. Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within 100 miles from the Ohio border. Applicant must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification.

Stride K12 is an online learning provider that offers families a high‑quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) 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.

• Takes ownership of students’ academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in students’ 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 OHVA student’s needs as well as the professional development of the teacher.
• 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.

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;

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 a timely manner.

• 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; complies with all laws related to this position.

This position has no formal supervisory…