High School English Language Arts Interventionist - Ohio Connections Academy

Position: OCA High School English Language Arts (ELA) Interventionist

The OCA High School English Language Arts (ELA) Interventionist will teach intervention and credit-bearing courses that provide high school English credit while supporting students in developing foundational ELA skills for success on state assessments. This role will support students enrolled in Credit Recovery courses and/or students who are at risk of not meeting competency levels on state assessments. Preference will be given to candidates with experience using the IXL program, teaching English 10, and facilitating engaging, collaborative whole-group and targeted small-group LiveLessons that promote student participation and skill development; however, these experiences are not required. This is not an Intervention Specialist role, but candidates should be skilled in supporting the unique needs of students struggling in English language arts. A valid Ohio teaching license with Grades 7–12 English Language Arts certification is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze student data, complete routine progress monitoring, and provide quarterly reports to OCA’s Governing Board. 


• Teach intervention and credit-bearing courses that provide high school English credit while supporting students in developing foundational ELA skills for success on state assessments.


• Support individual students and small groups through phone outreach and LiveLesson instruction.


• Deliver engaging whole-group LiveLessons focused on targeted EOC skill development and English Language Arts intervention support aligned with Ohio’s high school English Language Arts standards.


• Implement IXL and other high-quality, state-approved intervention programs with fidelity.


• Collaborate with English teachers and OCA Interventionists to support instructional planning and student achievement.


• Assist with virtual and in-person testing, including benchmark and state assessments.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Ohio


• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)


• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written


• Highly organized and punctual


• Student and family focused approach


• High degree of flexibility


• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment


• Team player track record


• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds


• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families


• Ability to work remotely, while traveling occasionally for in-person meetings and testing


• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

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Application Contingency: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY 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.

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