English Teacher

Lifelong Learning Administration Co•Cleveland, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The English Teacher teaches in a personalized instructional environment and works with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate students’ academic plans. The role collaborates with other school faculty to support student retention and academic success. This position reports to the Principal or designee and supports various school sites within the region, which may require travel between locations to meet site-specific needs. The teacher uses approved curriculum, assigns individualized courses of study, administers and monitors assessments, tracks student progress and attendance, and maintains accurate student records. The role also supports students and families through appointments, follow-up, referrals to resources and services, and appropriate discipline. Additional duties include contributing to curriculum development, preparing academic plans and report cards, attending staff meetings and professional development, and participating in graduations and other school events. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Compensation starts at $47,840 per year.

Requirements

Valid teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
Teaching experience.
Proficiency in Student Information System applications.
Knowledge of Ohio Teaching Standards and the organization’s culture, business units, services, and products.
Knowledge of educational trends, research, and technology that support learning.
Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at risk of academic failure.
Knowledge of a variety of educational programs.
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives to provide a rigorous educational program.
Ability to work effectively with people across racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.
Effective communication skills, including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language and an appropriate level of delivery, listening without bias, and providing appropriate feedback or reinforcement.
Ability to make independent judgments, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
Planning and organizational skills.
Self-sufficiency, strong interpersonal skills, and focus on excellent customer service.
Ability to manage a high workflow, coordinate projects, and engage with people; perform frequent multitasking and exacting repetitive work; and adapt to changing task priorities.
Finger dexterity for small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
Ability to speak clearly when conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Average hearing for conversations and ordinary information and average visual acuity for preparing or inspecting documents or operating machinery.
Ability to work in a low-to-moderate-noise, potentially distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures.

Responsibilities

Teach using approved curriculum and assign an individualized course of study to each student.
Administer Language, Mathematics, and Reading assessments to newly enrolled students within their first month of enrollment.
Monitor and administer testing to students upon completion of English and Mathematics courses, and participate in state- and school-mandated testing.
Accept, review, and evaluate homework; administer, proctor, and grade tests; and provide test scores.
Monitor student credit completion and refer students to a core subject teacher when necessary.
Monitor and document student notes in the Student Information System and claim student attendance and reporting in the SIS database.
Complete student folder closeout procedures at the end of Learning Periods and when students drop, withdraw, or graduate; coordinate folder changes and corrections with Student Relations staff.
Maintain accurate records as defined by the Ohio Department of Education and independent auditors.
Be available to students and/or parents during student appointments and contact students when they miss appointments.
Help students find additional resources and refer them to labs, tutoring, the student study team, or counseling when appropriate.
Keep student work neat and organized and discipline students when appropriate.
Meet Ohio Professional Teaching Standards.
Complete yearly academic plans corresponding to upcoming state standards and complete report cards after each semester and when a student drops, withdraws, or graduates.
Participate in developing new and creative curriculum as assigned by the school leader.
Attend staff meetings and assigned professional development activities, attend graduation ceremonies, and participate in other school events.
Follow attendance policies and perform administrative duties and other activities as assigned.
Travel between regional school sites as needed to meet site-specific needs.