5th Grade Progressive Teacher

Position: 5th Grade Progressive Teacher (1 Year Only)
UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Location:

Wickliffe Progressive Elementary

Position: 5th Grade Progressive Elementary Teacher (1 YEAR ONLY)

Licensure: PK-5;
Early Childhood; K-3; K-8; 1-8

Reports to:

Principal

Employment Status:
Full-time (1 YEAR ONLY)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

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 lists below are not ranked in order of importance

Candidates:

* Must hold a deep understanding of the history and practice of Progressive Education

* Believes in and embodies the 10 Foundational Principles of the Progressive Program

* Advocates passionately for the progressive pedagogical beliefs

* Prioritizes building relationships and collaborative leadership with staff, children, families, and the community

* Embrace a culturally responsive lens regarding curriculum, traditions, and learning environments.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university

* One to two years of previous experience

* State of Ohio teacher's licensure

* Such alternatives 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

* Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

* 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

Essential Functions:

* Ensure the safety of students

* Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices

* Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

* Prepare clear and timely lesson plans

* Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required

* Provide guidance and counsel to the students, which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development

* Attend parent/teacher conferences

* Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents

* Distribute homework assignments

* Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing or quizzing on a regular basis

* Provide complete lesson plans for substitutes

* Maintain and improve professional competence

* Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

* Observe the ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment

* Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

* Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

* Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

* Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required

* Notify parents if the student is not meeting classroom goals

* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, 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

* Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

* Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades

* Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents

* Promote good public…