High School Health Teacher

Job Description

The High School Health 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. They monitor student progress through the learning management system and work closely with students, parents, and learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals.

Teachers typically work from home but may travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, state testing, and as required by the school.

Start Date:

August 2026

Full-time position:
Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week, in a professional home office with reliable high-speed internet.

State of Ohio 7‑12 Health Education teaching certification.

Must reside in Ohio.

• Takes ownership for student’s academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student’s achievement.
• Prepares students for high-stakes standardized tests.
• Conducts live synchronous teaching – minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Supports objectives asynchronously, 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.
• 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.
• Maintains grade book.
• Makes placement and promotion decisions by generating formal and informal reports regarding student progress, alerting administrators of 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 basis.
• Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues in a virtual classroom environment, in line with academy policies and procedures.
• Provides basic computer support to students and learning coaches on a limited basis 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 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.

• Builds community.
• Helps staff with any onboarding efforts as directed.
• Participates in committees as required.

• Bachelor's degree AND
• Six (6) months of student teaching experience AND
• Meet requirements for Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) in subject area under No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

• Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking.
• Knowledge of state content standards.
• Ability to embrace change/ adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization.
• Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and ability to act to preserve integrity on other people’s deadlines.
• Ability to work independently typically 40+ hours per week.
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9‑5 (or 8‑4) or as…