Certificates and Licenses: Ohio Secondary Math Teaching Certificate (Integrated Math preferred)

Residency Requirement: Must reside in Ohio

Start Date: 2026/2027 school year

The salary for this position is $40,000 and includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus along with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus through the school.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in education for Any One. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the K12 partner school, Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The HS Math Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. High School Math Teachers provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through the learning management system, and they actively work closely with students and parents/Learning Coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, for state testing and as may be otherwise required by the school.   

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions:   Reasonable accommodations, as may be required by law, will be provided to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Instructional

• Takes ownership for student’s academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student’s achievement;

• Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests;

• Conducts live Synchronous Teaching – minimum of 15 hours per week;

• Asynchronously supports objectives, including composing/sending emails, planning course objectives, preparing learning plans, and using data to determine student needs;

• Collaborates with others regarding instruction, resources, interventions and data related to ODLS student’s needs as well as the professional development of the teacher;

• Under guidance from school administrative team, augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools;

• Submits grades and required student work ensuring student academic honesty and integrity; Maintains grade book; Makes placement and promotion decisions by generating formal and informal reports regarding student progress, alerting administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.

Relationship Building

• Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents on an ongoing regular basis;

• Teachers support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues in a virtual classroom environment, in line with academy policies and procedures;

• Supports students and learning coaches on a limited basis with basic computer questions when requested;

• Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support;

• Works collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the stakeholders;

• Responds to students, parents and colleagues in timely manner.

Other Essential Functions

• Organizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, or other extracurricular activities as required;

• Travels to testing sites to proctor state exams.

• Complies with all school policies and procedures, including Employee Manual

• Complies with all laws related to this position

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation and Benefits: The salary for this position is $40,000 and includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus along with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus through the school.

OTHER Duties & Responsibilities:  The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.  This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned that are consistent with this position.

• Builds community;

• Helps staff with any onboarding efforts as directed;

• Participates in committees as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree AND

• Six (6) months of student teaching experience AND

• Meet requirements for a licensed teacher under the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code as may be amended by the Ohio Legislature.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking

• Knowledge of state content standards

• Ability to embrace change/ adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes

• Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization

• Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people's deadlines

• Ability to work independently typically 40+ hours per week

• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school

• Ability to travel as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 10% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school

• Access to reliable high-speed internet

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint;

• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in technology systems, programs and curriculum

• Ability to pass required background check

DESIRED Qualifications: 

• Experience working with proposed age group

• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology

• Experience working in a virtual environment

• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment

• Experience with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This is a home-based position. Must reside in Ohio.

ODLS High School Math Teacher