Family and Consumer Science Adjunct

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.