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About Us   Gateway Online Academy of Ohio provides a tuition-free, online high school experience for students in grades 9–12. As a Dropout Prevention and Recovery school, Gateway offers a flexible, self-paced environment designed to help students overcome obstacles and earn their high school diploma on their own terms.   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 in all core content areas and grade levels   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 criminal background checks   Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred   About Us   “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder   ACCEL Schools is a network of 100+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.   We offer the following benefits:   Compensation and Benefits:  The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.     The annual starting salary for this position is between $43,000 – $51,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.   Life benefits – time & peace of mind   Paid time off   Retirement contributions   Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance   Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)   Discounted childcare at  Early Learning Academies  locations   Health benefits – stay well & thrive   Medical, dental, and vision insurance   Employee Assistance Program   Voluntary short-term disability insurance   Voluntary long-term disability insurance   Career benefits – keep growing   Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals   EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY   It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.   #LI-BL1