School Summary
Ohio Connections Academy (OCA) is a tuition-free, public online school. Every
day, we create a high-quality educational experience that keeps students
motivated and engaged in a safe, virtual learning environment. In addition to
academics, teachers focus on emotional well-being and social development,
working closely with families to help students learn how they learn best. OCA is
authorized by the Ohio Council of Community Schools and governed by an
independent Board of Directors. OCA is accredited by the North Central
Association on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of
Cognia, formerly AdvancED. For more information, call 800–382–6010 or visit
www.OhioConnectionsAcademy.com [http://www.ohioconnectionsacademy.com/].
Connections Academy is part of the global learning company Pearson.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Working from home in Ohio, the Business Adjunct Teacher will manage
subject-specific instructional programs. Compensation will be based on the
specific course workload and number of enrolled students. He/she will be
responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating work, running online
instructional/tutorial sessions, providing academic guidance, and being the
subject-matter expert for a caseload of middle school students. The Business
Adjunct Teacher must be able to complete work related responsibilities through a
combination of regular office hours during the school day in conjunction with
hours scheduled outside the normal school day. Through use of the telephone,
Internet and various curriculum tools, the adjunct teacher will consult
regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child
successfully completes his/her instructional program. The Business Adjunct
Teacher will report to a member of the school’s leadership team (Principal, AP,
Master Teacher).
The Business Adjunct Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion
of the following tasks:
Communicate with parents/learning coaches, students and other teachers via
the phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions, and synchronous
“conferencing”;
Instruct students, monitor student work, provide feedback, and suggest
instructional approaches and strategies;
Monitor completion of assignments in the given subject area;
Score assessments and projects in the given subject area;
Conduct online tutorial and instructional sessions for students (utilizing
online conferencing software);
Develop a very detailed knowledge of the curriculum for which responsible
(subject expert);
Provide struggling students (and parents) with alternate strategies and
additional assistance;
Complete all required training sessions throughout the year;
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Highly qualified and certified to teach in Ohio (appropriate to grade level
and subject responsibilities)
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and
Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Experience with online instruction is a plus
Must own a computer with high speed Internet access that meets Connections
Academy’s minimum technology specifications
[https://www.connectionsacademy.com/online-school/technology/hardware/connectivity-requirement]
Must maintain posted office hours for at least 3 hours per week on two
separate weekdays between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm
Complete required orientation and training programs
May be required to attend training and/or meetings at the school office
throughout the school year (frequency dependent on proximity to office)
Comply with all provisions of the Connections Academy Work At-Home Policy
Application Contingency: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWLINGLY 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.