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Headline: Science Teacher Needed!
Organization: Life Skills Center of Toledo
Type of Job: Science Teacher
Grades: 9-12
Subjects:
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: A Life Skills Center Teacher has a variety of job duties, including teaching all subjects following the school's course of study, maintaining daily lesson plans, keeping accurate records on each student such as report cards, attendance records, and discipline record and maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to good learning. Other job duties may be required as the profession demands.
Qualifications: Requirements:

Bachelor's degree
Ohio secondary (7-12) Science teaching license
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development activities, and State Teacher's Retirement System benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Name: Jon Marie Morris
Employer: Life Skills Center of Toledo
Address: 1830 Adams St.
City: Toledo
State: OH
Zip: 43604
Phone: 419-241-5504
FAX: 419-241-9176
E-mail: jonmarie.morris@lifeskillscenters.com
Website: www.lifeskillscenters.com
Expiration Date: 4/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Headline: English Teacher Needed!
Organization: Life Skills Center of Toledo
Type of Job: English Teacher
Grades: 9-12
Subjects: English
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: A Life Skills Center Teacher has a variety of job duties, including teaching all subjects following the school's course of study, maintaining daily lesson plans, keeping accurate records on each student such as report cards, attendance records, and discipline records and maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to good learning. Other job duties may be required as the profession demands.
Qualifications: Requirements:

Bachelor's degree
Ohio secondary (7-12) English/Language Arts teaching license
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development activities, and State Teacher's Retirement System benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Name: Jon Marie Morris
Employer: Life Skills Center of Toledo
Address: 1830 Adams St.
City: Toledo
State: OH
Zip: 43604
Phone: 419-241-5504
FAX: 419-241-9176
E-mail: jonmarie.morris@lifeskillscenters.com
Website: www.lifeskillscenters.com
Expiration Date: 4/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Headline: SPANISH POSITION
Organization: Mount Auburn International Academy
Type of Job: Teacher
Grades: K-12
Subjects: Spanish
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: The candidate will be responisble for teaching Spanish five periods each day Monday through Friday. Send resumes to the email below.
Qualifications: HQT Spanish Teacher
Salary & Benefits: Low to mid 30's with full benefits.
Contact Name: Aaron Butler
Employer: Mt. Auburn International Academy
Address: 244 Southern Avenue
City: Cincinnati
State: OH
Zip: 45219
Phone: 513-241-5500
FAX: 513-241-5501
E-mail: Abutler@sabis.net
Website: www.maia-sabis.net
Expiration Date: 8/15/2009 12:00:00 AM

Headline: 5-8 Language Arts Teacher
Organization: HOPE Academy University Campus
Type of Job: Teacher
Grades: 5-8
Subjects: Lanuage Arts
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: To be discussed during interview.
Qualifications: 4-9 Language Arts License
Salary & Benefits: starting salary = 30,000 + benefits (Rate may increase based upon experience)
Contact Name: Kenan Bishop
Employer: HOPE Academy University Campus
Address: 107 S. Arlington Avenue
City: Akron
State: OH
Zip: 44306
Phone: 330-535-7728
FAX: 330-535-7864
E-mail: kenan.bishop@hope-academies.com
Website: www.hope-academies.com
Expiration Date: 4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Headline: Are you right for this position ?
Organization: EAGLE HEIGHTS ACDEMY
Type of Job: Academic Offcer
Grades: K-8
Subjects:
Application Deadline: April 30. 2008
Job Description: Serves as the Board of Education chief executive officer and administrative head of the school. Administer the school according to board policies and all local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Provide staff and board leadership. Set priorities and provide direction for the improvement of the instructional program. Evaluate and implement innovative programs and services. Ensures the highest quality of educational services within the resources available. Serve as a liaison between the board and the community. Keep the community informed about the school programs, services, and activitities. Work with the board of education and the community to maintain a strong commitment of financial support.
Qualifications: * State of Ohio Superintendent’s license preferred but not required.
* Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in educational administration and/or curriculum and instruction.
* Evidence of improving student achievement across all demographic population.
* Training and experience in school finance.
Salary & Benefits: Negotiable, according to experience.
Contact Name: Millicent King, Board Secretary
Employer: Eagle Heights Academy
Address: 1833 MARKET STREET
City: YOUNGSTOWN
State: OH
Zip: 44507
Phone: 330-743-6662 ext. 132
FAX: 330-743-1998
E-mail: KING_R@TRECA.ORG
Website: EAGLEHEIGHTSACADEMY.ORG
Expiration Date: 8/1/2008 12:00:00 AM

Headline: Special Education/Intervention Specialist
Organization: Clay Avenue Community School
Type of Job: Special Education/Intervention Specialist
Grades:
Subjects:
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description:
Qualifications: Please send a letter of interest, resume, three references, and a copy of transcripts to Kay McClain.
Salary & Benefits:
Contact Name: Kay McClain
Employer: Clay Avenue Community School
Address: 1030 Clay Avenue
City: Toledo
State: OH
Zip: 43608
Phone: 419-727-9900
FAX: 419-727-9902
E-mail: kay.mcclain@imagineschools.com
Website: www.imagineschools.com
Expiration Date: 9/15/2008 12:00:00 AM

Headline: Special Education Teacher
Organization: Ohio Connections Academy
Type of Job: Teacher
Grades: K-11
Subjects: Special Education
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: Company Summary
Connections Academy, a “school without walls”, is a virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment. A learning team, consisting of Parent/Learning Coach, a Certified Teacher and educational specialists, work with students using a standards-based, online/offline hybrid curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new schooling model that leverages new technologies, capitalizes on recent policy initiatives and creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers.
Connections Academy operates one school in Ohio under contract to the Ohio Connections Academy (OCA). OCA is a community school sponsored by the Ohio Council of Community Schools. The school serves students in grades K–11 from anywhere in Ohio. OCA is nationally accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA) and the North Central Association. 91% of parents rated OCA an “A” or “B” for the 2006-2007 school year.


Position Summary:
Working from our office in Cincinnati or Worthington, Ohio, the Special Education Teacher will “virtually” manage instructional programs for students with special needs. Through use of the telephone and Internet they will consult regularly with parents and students, and ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The Special Education Teacher will also participate in all steps of the IEP and SST (student support team) process, and work to ensure that the school’s special education programs are operating in compliance with federal and state regulations.

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Manage and provide instructional guidance for a caseload of students (with and without special needs).
• Develop, write and help implement IEPs.
• Communicate regularly with parents of students with special needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely fashion.
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues.
• As needed, provide direct services to students including services delivered through web-conferencing software.
• As needed, schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment.
• Participate in the school’s Student Support Team; help teachers and Learning Coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies.
• Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process.
• Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs.
• Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the schools’ Learning Management System and special education software.
• Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Requirements:
• Degree in Special Education or related Education Field.
• Valid Special Education credential in Ohio.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products).
• Team player track record.
• Occasional travel.
• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education.


Salary & Benefits: www.connectionsacademy.com
Contact Name: Sarah Savage
Employer: Ohio Connections Academy
Address: 500 West Wilson Bridge Road
City: Worthington
State: OH
Zip: 43085
Phone: 410-843-8056
FAX: 4108436179
E-mail: ssavage@connectionsacademy.com
Website: www.connectionsacademy.com
Expiration Date: 6/18/2008 12:00:00 AM

Headline: Special Education Teacher
Organization: Ohio Connections Academy
Type of Job: Teacher
Grades: K-11
Subjects: Special Education
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: Company Summary
Connections Academy, a “school without walls”, is a virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment. A learning team, consisting of Parent/Learning Coach, a Certified Teacher and educational specialists, work with students using a standards-based, online/offline hybrid curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new schooling model that leverages new technologies, capitalizes on recent policy initiatives and creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers.
Connections Academy operates one school in Ohio under contract to the Ohio Connections Academy (OCA). OCA is a community school sponsored by the Ohio Council of Community Schools. The school serves students in grades K–11 from anywhere in Ohio. OCA is nationally accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA) and the North Central Association. 91% of parents rated OCA an “A” or “B” for the 2006-2007 school year.


Position Summary:
Working from our office in Cincinnati or Worthington, Ohio, the Special Education Teacher will “virtually” manage instructional programs for students with special needs. Through use of the telephone and Internet they will consult regularly with parents and students, and ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The Special Education Teacher will also participate in all steps of the IEP and SST (student support team) process, and work to ensure that the school’s special education programs are operating in compliance with federal and state regulations.

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Manage and provide instructional guidance for a caseload of students (with and without special needs).
• Develop, write and help implement IEPs.
• Communicate regularly with parents of students with special needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely fashion.
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues.
• As needed, provide direct services to students including services delivered through web-conferencing software.
• As needed, schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment.
• Participate in the school’s Student Support Team; help teachers and Learning Coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies.
• Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process.
• Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs.
• Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the schools’ Learning Management System and special education software.
• Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Requirements:
• Degree in Special Education or related Education Field.
• Valid Special Education credential in Ohio.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products).
• Team player track record.
• Occasional travel.
• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education.


Salary & Benefits: www.connectionsacademy.com
Contact Name: Sarah Savage
Employer: Ohio Connections Academy
Address: 500 West Wilson Bridge Road
City: Worthington
State: OH
Zip: 43085
Phone: 410-843-8056
FAX: 4108436179
E-mail: ssavage@connectionsacademy.com
Website: www.connectionsacademy.com
Expiration Date: 6/18/2008 12:00:00 AM

Headline: Math and Science Teacher
Organization: Edvantages
Type of Job: Teacher
Grades: 4-7
Subjects: Math and Science
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: Teaching math and science to
4-7 grade students.
Qualifications: Ohio Teaching License
Salary & Benefits: Based on experience
Contact Name: Lynn Hursey
Employer: Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Address: 1160 Watkins Rd.
City: Columbus
State: OH
Zip: 43207
Phone: 614-716-9616
FAX: 614.491.8669
E-mail: lhursey@edvantages.com
Website: www.edvantages.com
Expiration Date: 11/30/2007 12:00:00 AM

Headline: Social Studies Teacher
Organization: Ohio Connections Academy
Type of Job: FT
Grades: 6-8
Subjects: Social Studies
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: Company Summary:
Connections Academy, a “school without walls”, is a virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment. A learning team, consisting of Parent/Learning Coach, a Certified Teacher and educational specialists, work with students using a standards-based, online/offline hybrid curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new schooling model that leverages new technologies, capitalizes on recent policy initiatives and creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers.
Connections Academy operates one school in Ohio under contract to the Ohio Connections Academy (OCA). OCA is a community school sponsored by the Ohio Council of Community Schools. The school serves students in grades K–11 from anywhere in Ohio. OCA is nationally accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA) and the North Central Association. 91% of parents rated OCA an “A” or “B” for the 2006-2007 school year.


Position Summary:
Working from our office in Cincinnati or Worthington, Ohio, certified Teachers will “virtually” manage instructional programs. Through use of the phone and Internet they will consult regularly with parents and students, and ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The certified Teacher duties include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects.
• Work collaboratively with a team of teachers to ensure that all students on the team’s caseload are successfully progressing through the program that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed evenly amongst the team members.
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s print-based K-11 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible.
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone.
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts.
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding.
• Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest social activities and relevant field trips for students.
• Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum.
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”.
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed.
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents).
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions.
• Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences.
• Work with Homeroom Teachers to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Requirements:
• Ohio Teacher Certification (4-9 Science or 4-9 Social Studies).
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Team player track record.
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events.
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.
Salary & Benefits: Positions available in our Cincinnati or Worthington Ohio offices.
Contact Name: Sarah Savage
Employer: Ohio Connections Academy
Address: 500 West Wilson Bridge Road
City: Worthington
State: OH
Zip: 43085
Phone: 410-843-8056
FAX: 4108436179
E-mail: ssavage@connectionsacademy.com
Website: www.connectionsacademy.com
Expiration Date: 12/9/2007 12:00:00 AM

Headline: Science Teachers
Organization: Ohio Connections Academy
Type of Job: FT
Grades: 6-8
Subjects: Science
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: Company Summary:
Connections Academy, a “school without walls”, is a virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment. A learning team, consisting of Parent/Learning Coach, a Certified Teacher and educational specialists, work with students using a standards-based, online/offline hybrid curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new schooling model that leverages new technologies, capitalizes on recent policy initiatives and creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers.
Connections Academy operates one school in Ohio under contract to the Ohio Connections Academy (OCA). OCA is a community school sponsored by the Ohio Council of Community Schools. The school serves students in grades K–11 from anywhere in Ohio. OCA is nationally accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA) and the North Central Association. 91% of parents rated OCA an “A” or “B” for the 2006-2007 school year.


Position Summary:
Working from our office in Cincinnati or Worthington, Ohio, certified Teachers will “virtually” manage instructional programs. Through use of the phone and Internet they will consult regularly with parents and students, and ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The certified Teacher duties include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects.
• Work collaboratively with a team of teachers to ensure that all students on the team’s caseload are successfully progressing through the program that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed evenly amongst the team members.
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s print-based K-11 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible.
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone.
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts.
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding.
• Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest social activities and relevant field trips for students.
• Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum.
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”.
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed.
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents).
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions.
• Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences.
• Work with Homeroom Teachers to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Requirements:
• Ohio Teacher Certification (4-9 Science or 4-9 Social Studies).
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Team player track record.
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events.
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.

Salary & Benefits: Apply online at: http://connectionsacademy.hodesiq.com/connectionsacademy/job_detail.asp?showSCHOOL=&JobID=1082187&user_id=

Positions available in our Cincinnati or Worthington Ohio offices.
Contact Name: Sarah Savage
Employer: Ohio Connecyions Academy
Address: 500 West Wilson Bridge Road
City: Worthington
State: OH
Zip: 43085
Phone: 410-843-8056
FAX: 4108436179
E-mail: ssavage@connectionsacademy.com
Website: www.connectionsacademy.com
Expiration Date: 12/9/2007 12:00:00 AM

Headline: Special Education Teacher
Organization: Ohio Connections Academy
Type of Job: FT
Grades: K-11
Subjects: Special Education
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: Company Summary
Connections Academy, a “school without walls”, is a virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment. A learning team, consisting of Parent/Learning Coach, a Certified Teacher and educational specialists, work with students using a standards-based, online/offline hybrid curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new schooling model that leverages new technologies, capitalizes on recent policy initiatives and creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers.
Connections Academy operates one school in Ohio under contract to the Ohio Connections Academy (OCA). OCA is a community school sponsored by the Ohio Council of Community Schools. The school serves students in grades K–11 from anywhere in Ohio. OCA is nationally accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA) and the North Central Association. 91% of parents rated OCA an “A” or “B” for the 2006-2007 school year.


Position Summary:
Working from our office in Cincinnati or Worthington, Ohio, the Special Education Teacher will “virtually” manage instructional programs for students with special needs. Through use of the telephone and Internet they will consult regularly with parents and students, and ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The Special Education Teacher will also participate in all steps of the IEP and SST (student support team) process, and work to ensure that the school’s special education programs are operating in compliance with federal and state regulations.

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Manage and provide instructional guidance for a caseload of students (with and without special needs).
• Develop, write and help implement IEPs.
• Communicate regularly with parents of students with special needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely fashion.
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues.
• As needed, provide direct services to students including services delivered through web-conferencing software.
• As needed, schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment.
• Participate in the school’s Student Support Team; help teachers and Learning Coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies.
• Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process.
• Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs.
• Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the schools’ Learning Management System and special education software.
• Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Requirements:
• Degree in Special Education or related Education Field.
• Valid Special Education credential in Ohio.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products).
• Team player track record.
• Occasional travel.
• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education.
Salary & Benefits: apply online at: http://connectionsacademy.hodesiq.com/connectionsacademy/job_detail.asp?showSCHOOL=&JobID=1072192&user_id=

Position available in Cincinnati or Worthington, Ohio
Contact Name: Sarah Savage
Employer: Ohio Connections Academy
Address: 500 West Wilson Bridge Road
City: Worthington
State: OH
Zip: 43085
Phone: 410-843-8056
FAX: 4108436179
E-mail: ssavage@connectionsacademy.com
Website: www.connectionsacademy.com
Expiration Date: 12/9/2007 12:00:00 AM

Headline: High School Language Arts Teacher
Organization: Ohio Connections Academy
Type of Job: FT
Grades: 9-11
Subjects: Language Arts
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: Company Summary:
Connections Academy, a “school without walls”, is a virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment. A learning team, consisting of Parent/Learning Coach, a Certified Teacher and educational specialists, work with students using a standards-based, online/offline hybrid curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new schooling model that leverages new technologies, capitalizes on recent policy initiatives and creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers.
Connections Academy operates one school in Ohio under contract to the Ohio Connections Academy (OCA). OCA is a community school sponsored by the Ohio Council of Community Schools. The school serves students in grades K–11 from anywhere in Ohio. OCA is nationally accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA) and the North Central Association. 91% of parents rated OCA an “A” or “B” for the 2006-2007 school year.


Position Summary:
Working from our office in Cincinnati or Worthington, Ohio, certified Teachers will “virtually” manage instructional programs. Through use of the phone and Internet they will consult regularly with parents and students, and ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The certified Teacher duties include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects.
• Work collaboratively with a team of teachers to ensure that all students on the team’s caseload are successfully progressing through the program that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed evenly amongst the team members.
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s print-based K-11 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible.
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone.
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts.
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding.
• Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest social activities and relevant field trips for students.
• Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum.
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”.
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed.
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents).
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions.
• Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences.
• Work with Homeroom Teachers to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Requirements:
• Ohio Teacher Certification (Language Arts).
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Team player track record.
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events.
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Salary & Benefits: apply online at: http://connectionsacademy.hodesiq.com/connectionsacademy/job_detail.asp?showSCHOOL=&JobID=1060369&user_id=
Contact Name: Sarah Savage
Employer: Ohio Connections Academy
Address: 500 West Wilson Bridge Road
City: Worthington
State: OH
Zip: 43085
Phone: 410-843-8056
FAX: 4108436179
E-mail: ssavage@connectionsacademy.com
Website: www.connectionsacademy.com
Expiration Date: 12/9/2007 12:00:00 AM

Headline: Adjunct Teacher- Physical Education
Organization: Ohio Connections Academy
Type of Job: PT- Work from Home
Grades: 7-11
Subjects: Physical Education and Health
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: Company Summary
Connections Academy, a “school without walls”, is a virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment. A learning team, consisting of Parent/Learning Coach, a Certified Teacher and educational specialists, work with students using a standards-based, online/offline hybrid curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new schooling model that leverages new technologies, capitalizes on recent policy initiatives and creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers.
Connections Academy operates one school in Ohio under contract to the Ohio Connections Academy (OCA). OCA is a community school sponsored by the Ohio Council of Community Schools. The school serves students in grades K–11 from anywhere in Ohio. OCA is nationally accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA) and the North Central Association. 91% of parents rated OCA an “A” or “B” for the 2006-2007 school year.


Position Summary
Working out of their home, the Adjunct Teacher will “virtually” manage subject-specific instructional programs. Compensation will be based on the specific course workload and number of enrolled students. This teacher must be highly qualified according to federal and state NCLB requirements. He/she will be responsible for monitoring progress, evaluating work, running online instructional/tutorial sessions, providing academic guidance, and being the subject-matter expert for a caseload of middle/high school students. The teacher will use the phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions and synchronous conferencing to instruct students and to consult with parents and students. The Adjunct Teachers’ duties include, but are not limited to:

General Responsibilities
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers via the phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions and synchronous “conferencing”.
• Instruct students, monitor student work, provide feedback, and suggest instructional approaches and strategies.
• Monitor completion of assignments in the given subject area.
• Score assessments and projects in the given subject area.
• Communicate with homeroom teachers and guidance counselors; report student issues and coordinate communication schedules.
• Conduct online tutorial and instructional sessions for students (utilizing online conferencing software).
• Develop a very detailed knowledge of the curriculum for which responsible (subject expert).
• Provide struggling students (and parents) with alternate strategies and additional assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Requirements
• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Ohio (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Team player track record.
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office).
• Experience with online instruction is a plus.
• Must own a computer with high speed Internet access that meets Connections Academy’s minimum technology specifications (http://www.connectionsacademy.com/technology/technology_requirements.asp).
• Must maintain posted office hours for at least 3 hours per week on two separate weekdays between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm.
• Complete required orientation and training programs at the beginning of the school year.
• May be required to attend training and/or meetings at the school office throughout the school year (frequency dependent on proximity to office).
• Comply with all provisions of the Connections Academy Work At-Home Policy.
Salary & Benefits: Apply online at: http://connectionsacademy.hodesiq.com/connectionsacademy/job_detail.asp?showSCHOOL=&JobID=1084638&user_id=

WORK FROM HOME!
Contact Name: Sarah Savage
Employer: Ohio Connections Academy
Address: 500 West Wilson Bridge Road
City: Worthington
State: OH
Zip: 43085
Phone: 410-843-8056
FAX: 4108436179
E-mail: ssavage@connectionsacademy.com
Website: www.connectionsacademy.com
Expiration Date: 12/9/2007 12:00:00 AM

Headline: Principal Positions
Organization: Imagine Schools - Regional Office, Ohio
Type of Job: Principal
Grades: K-8
Subjects:
Application Deadline: 11/15/07
Job Description: Principal Positions – Ohio

Imagine Schools-Ohio Region is opening K – 8 grade charter schools for the 2008-2009 school year throughout the state of Ohio. Are you a passionate educator willing to step outside the box? Imagine Schools seeks outstanding school leaders who, as the Principal/CEO of the school, share our commitment to helping teachers and students achieve excellence in and out of the classroom.

Join a respected growing organization currently serving over 20,000 students and their families in charter schools throughout the US. We devote ourselves to starting and operating joy-filled schools in which all are valued, all are responsible for their actions and all are working toward the common goal of student success. Our school buildings are new state-of-the art facilities.

Principal candidate should display an enthusiasm for students and learning, an entrepreneurial spirit, business leadership skills and a commitment to integrity, visionary leadership, high standards for all and a record of success. Ability and willingness to decentralize leadership and decision-making is essential.

Ohio principal certification or equivalent required. Elementary and middle school administrative experience desired.

Enjoy competitive salary and benefits, as well as the support, resources and flexibility to implement your vision, achieve excellence and grow as a leader. We are accepting applications for openings through November 2007. Applicant screenings and interviews will be in December 2007. Principal positions are effective early 2008.

To apply, e-mail letter of interest, resume and references to: daphne.lattimer@imagineschools.com.
Qualifications: See description.
Salary & Benefits: Competitive
Contact Name: Daphne Lattimer
Employer: Imagine Schools
Address: 4675 Winterset Drive
City: Columbus
State: OH
Zip: 43220
Phone: 614.930.1184
FAX: 614.442.6698
E-mail: daphne.lattimer@imagineschools.com
Website: www.imagineschools.com
Expiration Date: 3/30/2008 12:00:00 AM

Headline: Fifth Grade Teacher Needed
Organization: Edvantages
Type of Job: Teacher
Grades: 5 - 8
Subjects: Language Arts
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Job Description: Highly qualified, certified teacher needed for K - 8 school in the Cincinnati area.
Qualifications: 4 - 8 certification specializing in language arts
Salary & Benefits: negotiable
Contact Name: Andy Oches
Employer: Mt. Healthy Prep and Fitness
Address: 7601 Harrison Avenue
City: Cincinnati
State: OH
Zip: 45231
Phone: 513-594-8137
FAX: 513-587-6299
E-mail: aoches@edvantages.com
Website: www.edvantages.com
Expiration Date: 8/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
 

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