Kindergarten​/First Grade Split Teacher

Overview

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There is a Kindergarten/First Grade Split Teacher position open at Spring mill STEM Elementary School for the  school year.

To provide leadership for learning at the classroom level.

Reports to:

Building Principal/Designee

• Communications
  
  Skills:
  
  reading, speaking and writing coherently and clearly; social media communication and online engagement protocols; ability to create short videos to demonstrate a process or present information; ability to reach out to a broad online audience and incorporate feedback; identify trends and ideas from elsewhere.
• The Ability to Learn Independently: taking responsibility for finding what you need to know and where to find it; ongoing learning as knowledge grows and changes.
• Ethics and Responsibility: building trust in a world with diverse players and reliance on others to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork and Flexibility: collaborate with colleagues, students, and partners; work virtually and at a distance as needed.
• Thinking
  
  Skills:
  
  critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, originality, strategizing to identify needs and solve problems.
• Digital
  
  Skills:
  
  integrate technology with subject knowledge; analyze, evaluate, and interpret using digital tools.
• Knowledge Management: find, evaluate, analyze, apply, and disseminate information within a context; adapt to rapidly changing information.

• Positive Relationships: develop strong relationships with students to support rigorous learning.
• High Expectations: believe in all students' potential to learn.
• Care and Concern: demonstrate genuine care for students and motivate them to achieve.
• Standards-based Teaching: use state standards as the foundation for instruction and deconstruct and measure standards.
• Facilitator of Learning: design and implement engaging lessons for all learners.
• Mastery of Subject Matter: maintain subject matter expertise and continue professional growth.
• Persistence: commit to long-term teaching effectiveness.
• Technology: plan learning experiences with effective, research-based strategies, including technology.
• Reflective Practice: regularly reflect on effectiveness and seek improvement.

Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate/License in the appropriate subject area or grade level(s). Substitute licensure is not accepted.

• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Demonstrates talent in successful teaching as reflected in student performance-based and standardized assessments.
• Demonstrates a problem-solving attitude.
• Believes and models the refrain that all students can learn.
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and recognizes the connection of attendance to teaching and learning.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request.
• Designs and implements meaningful, dynamic lessons daily.
• Addresses learning needs based on quality assessment data (formative and summative).
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear learning targets for lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and appropriate technology.
• Strives to implement district educational objectives and goals.
• Assesses student progress regularly and provides detailed feedback and reports as needed.
• Identifies learning difficulties and seeks district support as needed.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Supports school policies and classroom management; maintains order fairly.
• Available to students and parents outside instructional hours when required.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher aides and volunteers when appropriate.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Applies current research and theory aligned with school objectives.
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