High School ELA Teacher - SY 26-27

About Us 

Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio is an online public school for students in grades 6–12 that focuses on career exploration and college preparation. Our unique framework allows students to discover their interests through engaging activities before choosing a specialized high school major aligned with state standards.

We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods.  

Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events. 

Eligibility: Open to residents of Ohio 

About the Opportunity 

• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor 
• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific academic accountability goals 
• Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices 
• Complete course set up for each course within the Learning Management System 
• Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily 
• Track and maintain contact with each student 
• Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students 
• Review student level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments 
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students 
• Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction 
• Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students 
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues 
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond 
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child 
• Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings 
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips and attend these events in person 
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues 
• Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

About You 

• Current Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area 
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards 
• Preferred two years’ experience teaching 
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring 
• High quality written and verbal communication skills 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook 
• Ability to properly manage confidential information 
• Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time 
• Ability to supervise students in all school settings 
• Ability to pass federal and state