Grade 2 Teacher- Spanish Immersion

Job Description

Terms of Employment: Teacher calendar. Salary as per teacher salary schedule.

Teacher

Assigned administrator/supervisor

Plans, implements, and assesses student learning experiences.

• Valid state Department of Education license/certificate as determined at the time of appointment.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Anticipates time constraints, manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Complies with drug‑free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Embodies high ethical standards and integrity; accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision‑making skills; interprets information accurately; evaluates options thoroughly and develops reasonable solutions.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

• Teaches assigned classes/subject matters as scheduled; plans and implements lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum goals.
• Communicates program objectives and performance expectations to students, parents, and staff.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy, organizes subject content and learning goals, prepares instructional materials and arranges the classroom for instruction.
• Uses a variety of assessments to evaluate learning styles and academic needs of students.
• Develops educational experiences and varies instructional techniques to effectively engage and advance student learning; sustains educational environments that promote high levels of student learning and achievement; actively collaborates with staff and shares effective instructional strategies.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.
• Collaborates with staff to identify and resolve problems that impede student learning and ensures assessment procedures support non‑biased planning activities.
• Follows district protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and referral sources.
• Provides opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment.
• Advocates for students, observes student demeanor, and investigates or reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students better understand themselves, make appropriate choices, and grow academically; promotes cultural awareness, self‑reliance, problem‑solving, critical‑thinking and creativity skills.
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.
• Evaluates student achievement and performance; prepares progress reports.
• Proctors state and district testing activities as directed and upholds mandated security procedures.
• Requests a student evaluation when a learning need is evident and assists with the multi‑factored evaluation (MFE) process; meets mandated paperwork timelines.
• Plans and implements student intervention strategies that produce tangible evidence‑based benefits within specified time‑frames and monitors intervention efficacy to improve outcomes.
• Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
• Contributes to an effective and positive work and learning environment; completes all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co‑workers and functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Encourages community participation in school‑sponsored activities.
• Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance and wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Pursues the continuous advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy and maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, conferences and other required school activities.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records; submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of…