Middle School Reading Interventionist - Ohio Connections Academy

Connections Academy • Columbus, OH

1d • Remote

About The Position

Ohio Connections Academy (OCA) is a tuition-free, K–12 public virtual school attended by students from home. Authorized under state law by the Ohio Council of Community Schools, OCA is state certified and open to students throughout Northeast, Northwest, Central, Southeast, and Southwest Ohio.

The Middle School Reading Interventionist supports students who are at risk of reading deficiencies and/or have Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans (RIMPs). The role includes providing individual or small-group instruction by phone or through LiveLesson, supporting and implementing state-approved intervention programs, and collaborating with ELA teachers and other interventionists. Experience with Ohio-approved reading intervention programs and targeted small-group LiveLessons is preferred but not required. A valid Ohio teaching license is required, with preference for Grades 6–8 ELA licensure.

The position also involves analyzing student data and providing quarterly reports to OCA’s governing Board, assisting with virtual and in-person testing, and occasionally working evening hours to support families. The role can be performed remotely, with occasional travel for in-person meetings and testing.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Ohio teaching license and be highly qualified and certified to teach in Ohio.
• Have strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be highly organized and punctual.
• Demonstrate a student- and family-focused approach and a high degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrate the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and a track record as a team player.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Be able to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families.
• Be able to work remotely while traveling occasionally for in-person meetings and testing.
• Be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Nice To Haves

• Grades 6–8 ELA licensure is preferred.
• Experience with Ohio-approved reading intervention programs is preferred but not required.
• A passion for effectively utilizing targeted small-group LiveLessons for interventions is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze student data, including providing quarterly reports to OCA’s governing Board.
• Work with individual students or small groups by phone or in LiveLesson, in alignment with Ohio’s high-dosage tutoring requirements for students on RIMPs.
• Support and implement high-quality state-approved intervention programs.
• Collaborate with other ELA teachers and OCA Interventionists in teaching and planning.
• Assist with virtual and in-person testing, including benchmark, dyslexia, and state testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed