7th-8th ELA Teacher

7th-8th ELA Teacher

Summit Academy School – Summit Academy for Alternative Learners, Middletown, Ohio.

Provide a quality educational program to students under direct supervision. Work with a diverse student body and utilize effective teaching practices.

• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree.
• Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate or license.
• English Language Arts licensure for grades 7–12 or Middle Grades 4–9 ELA/Social Studies.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in Instruction, Classroom, Professional attitudes and growth, Personal characteristics.
• Passing criminal background check by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Records (or equivalent).
• Meet all health requirements as mandated by law.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all employees.

• Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organization.
• Use a variety of instructional methods and techniques to meet student needs.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of subject matter taught.
• Show interest in classroom environment.
• Encourage proper care and usage of equipment, furnishings, and materials.
• Be receptive to new ideas and exhibit a positive attitude toward colleagues, students, parents/guardians, special service personnel, support staff, administrators, visitors, and the public.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport, classroom routine, and teacher expectations.
• Adhere to Summit Academy’s Instructional Design and the Teacher Handbook.
• Uphold school rules and maintain professional behavior and appearance.
• Demonstrate correct use of the written and spoken word.
• Evaluate and report student progress on the approved reporting tool and as scheduled.
• Participate in professional improvement activities and curriculum committees.
• Plan, implement, and complete an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) as prescribed by the LPDC.
• All other responsibilities as assigned by the School Director and CEO.

Reports to:

School Principal – Kristen Parkes (kristen.p).