5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Position Type:
Certified Intermediate 3-6/ Teacher

There is a Grade 5 English Language Arts Teacher position open at Malabar Intermediate School for the  school year.

To provide leadership for learning at the classroom level.

Reports to:

Building Principal/Designee

• Communications Skills
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  Includes reading, speaking, writing coherently, social media communication skills, proper online engagement protocols, video creation and online outreach, receiving and incorporating feedback, and identifying trends.
• The Ability to Learn Independently
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  Taking responsibility for finding needed knowledge, staying current with new equipment, methods, and key contacts.
• Ethics and Responsibility
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  Building trust, especially in informal social networks, and fostering reliance on others to achieve goals.
• Teamwork and Flexibility
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  Collaboration virtually and in person with colleagues, students, and partners; sharing knowledge; solving problems beyond the narrow job definition.
• Thinking Skills (critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, originality, strategizing):
  Identifying needs and providing appropriate solutions to students, parents, and the public.
• Digital Skills
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  Integrating technology with subject knowledge, evaluating and applying digital tools in instruction.
• Knowledge Management
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  Finding, evaluating, analyzing, applying, and disseminating information within the specific context.

• Positive Relationships
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  Build trust and strong relationships with students, impacting learning.
• High Expectations
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  Believe in all students’ ability to learn.
• Care and Concern
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  Deeply understand students, show genuine affection, motivate achievement.
• Standards-based Teaching
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  Use state standards as the foundation for instruction, deconstructing and measuring them.
• Facilitator of Learning
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  Design and implement dynamic lessons engaging all students.
• Master of the Subject Matter
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  Exhibit expertise and pursue continuous learning.
• Persistence
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  Maintain long-term commitment and rigor.
• Technology
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  Integrate research‑based strategies with best practices, including technology use.
• Reflective
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  Engage in reflective practice of effectiveness with others.

• 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 its connection to teaching effectiveness.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at the designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Creates a conducive learning environment appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes and provides written evidence of preparation when requested.
• Designs and implements meaningful, dynamic lessons daily.
• Addresses learning needs based on formative and summative assessment data.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals, clarifies learning targets, and ensures students understand them.
• Employs instructional techniques and technology aligned with student needs.
• Aligns instruction with district philosophy and educational objectives.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly, provides detailed feedback and progress reports.
• Identifies learning difficulties and seeks district specialist assistance when needed.
• Protects students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records per law, policy, and regulations.
• Assists in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Maintains classroom behavior and procedure, ensuring fair and just order.
• Provides availability to students and parents for education‑related matters outside instructional time when required.
• Plans supervision of teacher aides and volunteers when appropriate.
• Commit to maintaining and improving professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Applies…