Slate Ridge Elementary - 2nd Grade Teacher

Slate Ridge Elementary - 2nd Grade Teacher

Reynoldsburg City School District SLATE RIDGE ELM - Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

• Job : 5831717
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Elementary School Teacher (K-5)

Reports To: Building Principal

Contract Length: 184 Days

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Department: Instructional

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Primary Job Function:

The Reynoldsburg City Schools’ Elementary Teacher is responsible for fostering a nurturing, safe, and inclusive environment where foundational academic and social-emotional skills are developed. This role focuses on "Science of Reading" implementation, explicit Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction, and the management of whole-child development through PBIS and community building.

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related field.
• Valid Ohio Teaching License (P-5 or K-8).
• Proper endorsements for subject area (e.g., Reading, TESOL) as required by the State of Ohio.

• Master’s Degree in Education or Curriculum and Instruction.
• Experience with "Science of Reading" frameworks and OELPS/OELPA evaluations.
• Proven experience in managing classroom behaviors using trauma-informed techniques.

• Tiered Instruction: Plan and deliver explicit Tier 1 instruction in ELA (Phonics, Fluency, Comprehension) and Math aligned with Ohio Learning Standards.
• Small-Group Intervention: Facilitate small-group interventions (Tier
  2) to reteach target skills and provide enrichment for high-achieving students.
• SEL Integration: Integrate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through daily community meetings and the RISE (Respect, Integrity, Self-control, Engagement) framework.

• Benchmark Assessment: Administer and analyze benchmark assessments (KRA, MAP, Acadience) to guide daily instruction.
• Progress Tracking: Maintain Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans (RIMPs) and track progress for students not meeting grade-level benchmarks.
• Feedback & Records: Provide meaningful, personalized feedback on student work and maintain accurate records in Power School.

• Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a PBIS-centered classroom environment that promotes safety and resilience.
• Student Supervision: Monitor students during non-instructional times, including lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal (car rider/bus duty).
• Space Maintenance: Ensure a clean and organized learning space conducive to physical and emotional safety.

Knowledge of:

• Foundational literacy acquisition, child development (ages 5-11), and state/federal education laws (FERPA).

Skilled in:

• Data analysis, instructional technology, and differentiation.

Ability to:

• Differentiate instruction for English Learners (EL) and students with IEP/504 plans; communicate effectively with families via TalkingPoints or newsletters.

• Physical Demands: The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods, push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.
• Working Conditions: Fast-paced environment with significant mental and emotional demands; occasional exposure to chemicals, blood, bodily fluids, and tissue during emergency response.
• Driving Requirement: May require driving between district buildings or to off-site meetings.

Position Type: 1.0 FTE

• Human Capital Management
• 7244 E Main St.
• Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
• Phone:
• Email: human resources