Elementary Teacher

Job Description

Reports to
:
School Director

Calendar
:
School/Teacher

FLSA
:
Salaried/Exempt

Basic Function
:
To provide the students under their direct supervision a quality educational program that is appropriate for the assigned students, meeting their ability, subject and growth, and personal characteristics.

• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree
• Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license
• Meet Federal Properly Certified Teacher standards per ESEA
• Appropriate criminal record per Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to generate, record, and maintain information and statistical data
• Ability to administer, score, and interpret individual achievement tests
• Knowledge of the Ohio Department of Education model curriculum and Ohio’s New Learning Standards
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and school business

Instructional Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate evidence of effective planning
• Demonstrate skill in a variety of methods and techniques to meet student needs
• Have thorough knowledge of subject matter being taught
• Create an inviting learning environment
• Encourage proper care and usage of equipment, furnishings, and materials
• Be receptive to new ideas
• Be enthusiastic
• Demonstrate correct use of the written and spoken word
• Teach social thinking and social skills to students
• Evaluate and report student progress on the approved reporting tool as scheduled
• Follow Summit Academy Instructional Design

Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain positive rapport with people
• Establish and maintain a classroom routine
• Establish teacher expectations of students
• Uphold school rules
• Implement PBIS Behavior System

Professional Attitude and Relationships

• Interact professionally with Summit Academy staff and colleagues
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward colleagues, students, parents/guardians, special service personnel, support staff, administrators, and visitors/public

Professional Growth

• Participate in professional improvement activities
• Participate on school/district-wide curriculum committees
• Plan, implement, and complete an IPDP as prescribed by the LPDC
• Participate in OTES

Personal Characteristics

• Maintain professional behavior
• Dress professionally

All other responsibilities as set forth by School Director and CEO of Summit Academy Management.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Position Type:
Full-time

Job Category:
Classroom Teacher >
Elementary