Elementary & Secondary Teachers

Elementary Teacher

Description:        Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to set realistic expectations; establish proper rapport and effectively communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; guide the process towards the achievement of curricular goals; participate in professional development activities.
                                        
NOTE:  The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
  
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio licensure
• Prior teaching experience is preferable
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Training in varied instructional design
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
• Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Computer/word processing skills

 
Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Distribute course-related assignments
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education approved courses of study
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings and in-services as required per negotiated agreement
• Teach students using sound instructional practices
• Attend educational field trips
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession

 
Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
• Promote good public relations
• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
• Serve as a role model for students
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Participate in intervention assistance team meetings
• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
• Supervise student teachers
• Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

 
Equipment Operated:

• Various office machines
• Computer
• Calculator
• Telephone
• Overhead projector
• Compact disc player
• Printer
• TV
• Copy machine

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
• Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment
• Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district

If interested, please apply on our website https://www.applitrack.com/uaschools/onlineapp/