Secondary Social Studies 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;