Middle School Reading Interventionist - Ohio Connections Academy

Connections Academy • Columbus, OH

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Ohio Connections Academy (OCA) is a tuition-free K–12 public virtual school authorized by the Ohio Council of Community Schools. The Middle School Reading Interventionist will provide support to students who are at risk of reading deficiencies and/or on Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans (RIMPs). This role involves analyzing student data, providing quarterly reports, working with individual students or small groups via phone or LiveLesson to meet Ohio's high dosage tutoring requirements, supporting state-approved intervention programs, collaborating with ELA teachers and other interventionists, and assisting with various testing. The position requires a valid Ohio teaching license, preferably for Grades 6-8 ELA, strong technology skills, excellent communication, organization, flexibility, and the ability to work remotely with occasional travel for in-person meetings and testing. Some occasional evening hours may be required to support families.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Ohio
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Student and family focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Ability to work remotely, while traveling occasionally for in-person meetings and testing
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ohio approved reading intervention programs
• Passion for effectively utilizing targeted small group LiveLessons for interventions
• Grades 6-8 ELA licensure

Responsibilities

• Analyzing student data, including providing quarterly reports to OCA’s governing Board.
• Working with individual students or small groups over the phone or in LiveLesson in alignment with Ohio’s high dosage tutoring requirements for students on RIMPs
• Supporting and implementing high-quality state approved intervention programs
• Collaborating with other ELA teachers and OCA Interventionists in teaching and planning
• Assisting with virtual and in person testing, including benchmark, dyslexia, and state testing.
• Performing other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED