6th Grade ELA Teacher Job Pataskala area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-2027 6th Grade ELA Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Licking Heights Board of Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: TEACHER

RESPONSIBLE TO: BUILDING 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.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:

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 educational 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university or equivalent
Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license
Meet the applicable requirements of a “highly qualified” teacher defined by ODEW. Such alternatives to the above qualifications may be found appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education.
Embrace high‑performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.)
Maintain a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment
Active Listening, Collaboration with stakeholders, creative problem solving, and good time management skills
PK teacher requires dual licensure for Special

Education requirements:

Intervention Specialist & PK‑3.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

I. INSTRUCTIONAL

A. Planning educational experiences for pupils must both be a continuous and a flexible process. Teachers should:

Be aware of pupil records and previous experience.

Align teaching strategies with the learning styles of students. Implement evidence‑based instructional strategies that produce quantifiable benefits within well‑defined time frames.

Assemble and organise resources in relation to student needs.

Proctor mandated testing activities. Uphold test security procedures.

Direct learning activities toward the fulfillment of the goals of their established curriculum, communicating these goals and instructional procedures to students.

B. Lesson plans will be used by teachers in order to facilitate preparation. Lesson Plans should:

Be available at all times as a guide for teachers, principals, supervisors and substitute teachers.

Develop lesson plans consistent with state learning standards and district curriculum goals.

Ensure student lists, lesson plans, and teaching materials are readily available for substitute teachers.

May be submitted weekly to the building principal, in accordance with the faculty handbook or negotiated agreement.

Include objectives, procedures for attaining objectives, a plan for evaluation and some estimate of time allotments.

C. Because of the diversity of learning styles and abilities of both teachers and students, teachers will:

Employ varied styles of teaching and evaluation to facilitate student understanding, and to develop critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Give assistance to all pupils in their studies.

Demonstrate a competent knowledge of the subject matter and an understanding of the connections between the…