CTE Engineering Teacher, 9-12

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Instructional 

• 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;  

• 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; 

• 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 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; 

• 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 timely manner.  

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 

• Complies with all laws related to this position 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Builds community; 

• Helps staff with any onboarding efforts as directed; 

• Participates in committees as required. 

• 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 solve problems independently and have a high level of organization 

• Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able 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 defined by the school 

• Ability to travel as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 30% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school 

• Access to reliable high-speed internet 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint;  

• 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 working with proposed age group 

• 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 Canvas or other online platforms 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• 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) 

• The ability to clear required background check 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This position is remote with some required travel for professional development and for testing. 

• Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.  

• The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions). 

• The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state is typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS/SERS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement.