High School Science Teacher; Chemistry- Integrated Science ; CCP

High School Science Teacher (Chemistry) – Integrated Science 7–12 (CCP Preferred)

Teacher calendar. Salary as per teacher salary schedule.

Job Description

OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title:

TEACHER

Reports to:

Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective:
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/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision‑making skills. Interprets information accurately. Evaluates options thoroughly. Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

• Teaches assigned classes/subject matters as scheduled. Plans/implements lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum goals.
• Communicates program objectives/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. 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/achievement. Actively collaborates with staff. Shares effective instructional strategies.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.
• Collaborates with staff to identify/resolve problems that impede student learning. Helps ensure assessment procedures support non‑biased planning activities.
• Follows district protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and/or referral sources.
• Provides opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment.
• Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/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/performance. Prepares progress reports.
• Proctors state/district testing activities as directed. Upholds mandated security procedures.
• Requests a student evaluation when a learning need is evident. Assists with the multi‑factored evaluation (MFE) process. Meets mandated paperwork time lines.
• Plans/implements student intervention strategies that produce tangible evidence‑based benefits within specified time‑frames. Monitors intervention efficacy to improve outcomes.
• Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.

• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps manage/eliminate risks. Intervenes to prevent/stop bullying and inappropriate student behavior.
• Provides appropriate supervision. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for acceptable student behavior.
• Reports suspected child abuse/neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Watches for situations that may indicate a problem.
• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work‑related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Evaluation:
Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Oak Hills Local School District.

The Oak Hills Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events. Rev. 11/2011