English Teacher

Flex High Ohio•Columbus, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time English Teacher position at Flex High School in Ohio, funded through the Title 1 Grant. The role involves working one-on-one with students to help them achieve academic success and graduate, regardless of obstacles. Flex High School utilizes a personalized learning model with a low student-counselor ratio, free tutors, and supplementary labs. Staff are supported by Lifelong Learning, an educational services organization, and receive ongoing professional development, subsidized continuing education, and career advancement opportunities. The school operates year-round with generous time off. The Teacher will work in a personalized instructional environment, collaborating with faculty to ensure student retention and academic success, reporting to the Principal or designee.

Requirements

Valid Teaching License issued by Ohio Department of Education
Teaching experience
Proficient in Student Information System applications

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Ohio Teaching Standards and understanding of the Organization’s culture, business units, services, and products
Knowledge of educational trends, research, and technology to support learning
Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure
Knowledge in 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 in providing a rigorous educational program
Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
Ability to communicate effectively including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, and appropriate level of delivery, and listening without bias and providing appropriate feedback/reinforcement
Ability to make independent judgements, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
Planning and organizational skills
Self-sufficient, strong interpersonal skills, and focused on excellent customer service

Responsibilities

Teach using approved curriculum and assign an individualized course of study to the student.
Administer assessments to all newly enrolled students in Language, Mathematics and Reading within the first month of enrollment.
Monitor and administer testing to all students upon completion of English and Mathematics courses.
Participate in state and school mandated testing.
Accept, carefully review and evaluate homework.
Monitor students credit completion.
Administer, proctor, grade tests and give test scores.
Refer student to a core subject teacher when necessary.
Monitor and document student’s notes in the Student Information System.
Claim student attendance and reporting in the SIS database.
Conduct close out procedures of student folders at the end of the Learning Period and when a student drops, withdraws, or graduates.
Work with the Student Relations staff on student folder changes and corrections.
Ensure accurate record keeping as defined by the Ohio Dept. Of Ed and independent auditors.
Be available to student and/or parent during the student’s appointment.
Call students when they miss their appointments.
Assist the student in finding additional resources when necessary.
Refer students to labs, tutoring, student study team and counseling when appropriate.
Discipline students when appropriate.
Keep all student work neat and organized.
Responsible to meet Ohio Professional Teaching Standards.
Complete yearly academic plans that correspond to upcoming State standards.
Complete a report card after each semester and when a student drops, withdraws or graduates.
Take part in developing new and creative curriculum that will serve the educational needs of the student and the school as assigned by the school leader.
Attend all staff meetings and assigned professional development activities.
Attend graduation ceremonies and participate in other school events.
Adherence to attendance policies.
Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.