Secondary Advisory Teacher - Ohio Bridge Connections Academy

School Summary

Ohio Bridge Connections Academy (OHBCA) is a tuition free, full-time online drop-out prevention and recovery program serving students from 14-21 years old across the state of Ohio. OHBCA is authorized by the Ohio Council of Community Schools and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Ohio, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Alternative program teacher will assist teachers with educational and instructional activities, and non-teaching tasks. They will be responsible for guiding one or more cohorts of students toward college/career readiness through successful completion of the school program. The teacher's work with students will be balanced between academic support and advisory activities.

● Assist students in their courses by providing motivation and support;

● Work collaboratively with a team of teachers (both in-person and virtual) to ensure that all students in the cohort are on track and successfully progressing through the program;

● Assist students with daily assignments and projects to increase understanding;

● Clarify directions, Assist students 1 on 1 or in small groups with course content;

● Assist Virtual Teachers with keeping student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;

● Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, as directed;

● Help carry out educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process for special education students;

● Help carry out educational programs developed through a student 504 plan as necessary.

● Maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment at all times;

● Develop and implement strategies that encourage student collaboration and teamwork;

● Attend in-person/virtual field trip sessions as assigned.

Advisory

● Supervise an advisory cohort of students, ensuring that all students are successfully progressing through the program and that parents have a central point of contact for

discussions on their student;

● Monitor students' attendance, participation, and academic performance;

● Oversee the student escalation process to communicate with School Leadership and On-site and Virtual Teachers if student is an engagement concern and not meeting program expectations.

● Develop and monitor individualized Action Plans for each student in escalation; including working with students to set goals for getting back on track and communicating with parents/caretakers and school staff;

● Act as main point of contact for parents, teachers and other staff members regarding students in escalation; plan and deliver workshops related to general work/study habits, working effectively in teams, test-taking strategies and 21st century learning skills;

● Help each student identify and focus on his or her potential and aspirations;

● Support college and career counseling activities under direction of School Counselor;

● Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options;

● Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

● Bachelor's degree

● Middle/Secondary Teaching Certification

1-8 License

4-9 License

7-12 License

● Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

● Experience and demonstrated interest in working with youth (both strivers and strugglers) in a diverse urban environment

● Experience working in a school or other educational environment

● Strong multi-cultural skills

● Strong technology skills (especially with internet, Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)

● Customer focused approach

● Ability to motivate and assist students with high school coursework

● High degree of flexibility

● Demonstrated ability to work well in an innovative, fast paced environment

● Team player track record

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Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at Career Benefits - Connections Academy

Application Contingency: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWLINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF A FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE.