Teacher, Special Education

Summary

Instructs students in kindergarten through grade 12 in accordance with state content standards through intranet and various other distance-learning methodologies using a minimum 512kb/s broadband connection in order to increase academic achievement. Teachers work a 10-month school year schedule from their Ohio home residences.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains established daily office hours of at least 6 hours for consistent and immediate instruction and interaction with students, parents and administrators, out of a minimum 7 ½ hour work day.
• Prepares and updates a webpage for ease in navigation in order to inform and guide students through modifications of the course of study, aligned to State standards; presents subject matter in a clear concise, engaging, and age-appropriate manner.
• Grades assignments, hears oral presentations and prepares, administers, and corrects tests. Provides accommodations as stated by IEP.
• Develops a plan of student engagement and assigns lessons, using a variety of instructional methods, resources and activities, including enrichment, remediation and intervention.
• Schedules and monitors VOIP sessions to create student interaction on a regular basis.
• Monitors student participation and progress in on-line curriculum, and provides regular feedback as immediate as possible.
• Communicates with students and parents on a regular and timely basis to motivate student engagement and academic achievement; maintains contact log of communication.
• Counsels pupils when academic problems arise and refers students to appropriate channels when extra-curricular problems arise.
• Discusses and reports pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents through phone, face-to-face conferences and e-mail.
• Assists students to plan and follow appropriate work schedule.
• Assists in the teaching of appropriate and effective use of technology.
• Reports attendance and enters proof of student engagement.
• Refers students and parents to appropriate technical assistance departments as needed.
• Monitors and corrects behavior as necessary in chat rooms, e-mails, VOIP programs, and on field trips.
• Coordinates class field trips or other social interaction events where appropriate.
• Researches and obtains authorization for appropriate supplemental web sites to augment instruction; prepares supplemental resources to provide educational opportunities when technological means are interrupted.
• Proctors testing sites, encourages student attendance, and monitors performance.
• Meets with school administrators to review teaching performance and student academic achievement.
• Participates in subject and grade level teams and assists in the mentorship of peer teachers.
• Attends regional parent/teacher conferences, teacher convocation and in-services. Graduation for HS Teachers is also required.
• Maintains a professional, organized work environment in home office using generally accepted business practices.

Minimum Training, Education, and Experience Required:

• Broadband availability at your home residence (must be 512K connection).
• State of Ohio Certification/Licensure (individuals holding only a substitute licensure are not eligible), must be considered highly qualified in subject area according to No Child Left Behind guidelines.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; proficiency in technology applications; classroom experience preferred.

Preferred Training, Education, and Experience:

• Must not be under a current teaching contract.
• Prior Teaching experience preferred.
• Must be technologically proficient in e-mail, Word, and Internet.
• Must maintain a full-time Ohio residence from which to work during the school year.
• Must secure an ECOT approved 512K broadband connection at home residence.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and successfully complete a drug test.
• Ability to meet deadlines without constant supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to type 35 wpm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use all standard office equipment (fax, copier, printer, scanner).

*Minorities are encouraged to apply*

If you are qualified for this position please submit your resume via email to resumes@ecotoh.org or click below: