Family and Consumer Science Adjunct - Ohio Connections Academy

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. Connections Academy is part of the global learning company Pearson.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from home in Ohio, the Adjunct Teacher will manage Family and Consumer Science 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 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 adjunct will report to a member of the school’s leadership team. 

The 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 
• 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.