4th​/5th Grade Math

Position: Copy Of 4th/5th Grade Math 1 positions
Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Grades

Date Posted:

9/16/2025

Location:

Horizon Science Academy Cincinnati

Date Available:

08/01/2025

Closing Date:

09/29/2025

District:

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Job Summary
- Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship;

that develops appreciation of good literature of all types;

that motivates students to read widely for information and recreation;

that develops standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media;

and that discovers and develops special talents of students in the field of English to prepare each student to meet the OHIO State standards.

Essential Duties

1. Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, journalism to middle school students, utilizing curriculum designated by Horizon Science Academy Cincinnati.

2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Horizon Science Academy Cincinnati.

3. Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.

4. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / Ohio State standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.

5. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.

6. Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.

7. Evaluates each student's progress in meeting the course standards for English skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

8. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

9. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.

10. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

11. Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.

12. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

13. Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.

14. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties

1. Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.

2. Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PTA, student clubs and after-school activities.

3. Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.

4. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field. Must be eligible or possess Ohio Teaching License or on RESA License with appropriate endorsement to teach Language Arts. Substitute License is also accepted. Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public.

Working Conditions and

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone;

physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are…