Career Pathway Educator

Career Pathway Educator

Licking Heights School District, Licking Heights High School – Pataskala, Ohio

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
May 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026

LICKING HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: ALTERNATIVE SETTING TEACHER

RESPONSIBLE TO: ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL COORDINATOR (HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL)

INTRODUCTION:

At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well‑rounded and socially responsible citizens.

• Passion for education and student well‑being
• Effective mentoring and guidance for students
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Forward‑thinking planning and strategic decision‑making
• Openness to two‑way communication and community engagement

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

JOB GOAL: To participate as a member of the instructional team and to direct learning activities of students in the attainment of subject, school, and system objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university or equivalent
• Appropriate State of Ohio teacher certifications/license
• Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement program options, auxiliary services, and curricular materials that support the diverse learning needs of students
• Knowledge of Ohio graduation requirements
• Experience and knowledge of standard‑based grading and flexible learning
• Knowledge of Work‑Based Learning Opportunities

A. Planning educational experiences for pupils must be continuous and flexible. Expectations include:

• Awareness of student needs and previous learning experiences
• Assemble and organize resources in relation to their content assignments
• Direct learning activities that align to the goals of the established curriculum, communicating these goals and instructional procedures to students
• Provides small group instruction to students enrolled in the alternative school setting
• Provides flexible and authentic learning opportunities for students to obtain credits
• Employ varied styles of teaching and evaluation to facilitate student understanding and critical thinking
• Demonstrate competent knowledge of the subject matter and connections to prior and future learning
• Develop and modify instructional materials for the level of the students needs
• Fostering an ability to think outside the box in regards to students' mastery of content
• Work individually with students on their particular caseload to develop individualized plans of progress and monitor progress

A. Teachers will keep the alternative school principal informed of situations that have the potential of needing or requiring his/her involvement.

B. Teachers will ensure that instructional time is utilized toward the fulfillment of academic goals and that student efforts are directed toward that. Expectations include:

• Facilitate student schedules
• Develop, communicate and maintain consistent classroom discipline strategies which encourage and promote teacher‑student interaction and mutual respect, rapport, promotes a positive self‑image, and fosters a sense of responsibility
• Works with all stakeholders to build educational plans for…