High School Math Teacher

Job Description

The High School Math Teacher, 9-12, is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through the learning management system and work closely with students and parents/Learning Coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals.

Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, for state testing and as otherwise required by the school.

The non‑negotiable salary for this position is $43,000, along with the opportunity for an annual bonus. Start Date – ASAP.

OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Certificates and Licenses: Ohio High School Math

Residency Requirement: Ohio Residents

Job Type: Board Employee

• 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.

• Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents on an ongoing regular basis.
• Supports 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 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 a timely manner.

• 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.

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

• Builds community.
• Helps staff with any onboarding efforts as directed.
• Participates in committees as required.

• 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).

• 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 problem‑solve independently and have a high level of organization.
• Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and ability to act to preserve…