Art Adjunct - Ohio Connections Academy
About The Position
Ohio Connections Academy (OCA) is a tuition-free, public online school that focuses on creating a high-quality educational experience to keep students motivated and engaged in a safe, virtual learning environment. OCA also emphasizes emotional well-being and social development, working closely with families to tailor learning to each student's needs. The school is authorized by the Ohio Council of Community Schools, governed by an independent Board of Directors, and accredited by Cognia. This position involves managing subject-specific instructional programs for middle school students from home in Ohio. Compensation is based on course workload and student enrollment. The role requires monitoring progress, evaluating work, conducting online instructional sessions, providing academic guidance, and serving as a subject-matter expert. The Art Adjunct will balance regular office hours during the school day with hours scheduled outside normal school hours. Communication with learning coaches and students via phone, email, and online tools is essential to ensure student success.
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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience with online instruction is a plus
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
