School Summary
Ohio Connections Academy, a tuition-free K–12 public virtual school that
students attend from home. Authorized under state law by the Ohio Council of
Community Schools, Ohio Connections Academy (OCA) is state certified and open to
students throughout Northeast, Northwest, Central, Southeast, and Southwest
Ohio.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Working out of your home in Ohio, certified ELL Teachers will manage
instructional programs. Through the use of the telephone, Internet, and various
curriculum tools, they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students
to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program.
The ELL Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the
following tasks:
Organize, administer, and score the annual WIDA Screener and WIDA ACCESS
assessments;
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as
directed, including but not limited to SOL, VALLSS, benchmark assessments,
WorkKeys, and WI$E
Attend local and state-provided professional development trainings related to
Title III compliance and instruction;
Organize, administer, and score the annual WIDA Screener and WIDA ACCESS
assessments
Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences
in a timely manner
Support the instructional program with synchronous lessons, including
sectioning English Language Learners into small groups based on proficiency
level, pushing into the general education setting for support, reviewing
vocabulary, etc.
Support English Language Learners in passing their standardized assessments,
including, but not limited to, SOLs, VALLSS, benchmark assessments, WorkKeys,
and WI$E
Become proficient with supplemental programs to support English Language
Learners in the virtual setting, including interpreting, monitoring, and
supporting students with Rosetta Stone
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to
increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
Communicate with parents, students, and other teachers on a regular basis to
develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments,
provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and
strategies, monitor completion of assignments, and coach special projects
Collaborate with school leadership to create and maintain the school’s
English Learner Advisory Committee
Work 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 teachers
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s curriculum and a very
detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional
assistance with daily assignments and projects
Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online
student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all
student and parent contacts;
Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop
alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to
increase student understanding
Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field
trips for students;
Attend and plan field trips and other community activities implemented for
families;
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school
community”;
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that
require teacher representation;
Work with the school counselor to ensure students and families are receiving
appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress, and
established goals are being met;
Participate in professional development sessions and associated activities;
Other duties as assigned, such as but not limited to training teachers in
WIDA Screener and WIDA Access, training teachers and staff in the use of
translation tools, including but not limited to LionBridge, meeting
bi-monthly with PVS special populations senior staff and manger
Requirements
Highly qualified and certified to teach ESL/TESOL in Ohio
Experience directly teaching ELL students
Bilingual preferred
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and
Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Customer-focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Ability to travel for marketing, state testing events, and back-to-school
events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some
families
Ability to work remotely
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step
authentication