Teacher Social Studies

Teacher, Social Studies

Location:

1694 Pawnee Drive, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States

Salary: $37,000 - $42,000 / Year

Employment type:

Full time

Contact information

• Name:
  Angela Atkins
• Email:
  Angela.
  
  Atkins

The Teacher provides students under their direct supervision with a quality educational program appropriate for their ability, subject, growth, and personal characteristics. The Teacher’s role is to create an inviting and effective learning environment that supports student achievement and personal development in alignment with Summit Academy Management’s mission and instructional design.

• Effectively plan instruction.
• Employ a variety of instructional methods and techniques to meet student needs.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the subject matter being taught.
• Create an inviting and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage proper care and use of equipment, furnishings, and materials.
• Be receptive to new instructional ideas and approaches.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
• Use the written and spoken word correctly.
• Teach social thinking and social skills to students.
• Evaluate and report student progress on the approved reporting tool as scheduled.
• Follow Summit Academy’s Instructional Design.

• Support a positive learning environment by establishing and maintaining positive rapport with students and staff.
• Develop and maintain a consistent classroom routine.
• Set clear expectations for students.
• Uphold school rules and policies.
• Implement the PBIS Behavior System.

• Interact in a professional manner with Summit Academy staff.
• Collaborate effectively and respectfully with colleagues.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward colleagues, students, parents/guardians, special service personnel, support staff, administrators, and visitors/public.

• Participate in professional improvement activities.
• Serve on school and/or district-wide curriculum committees.
• Plan, implement, and complete an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) as prescribed by the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC).
• Participate in the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES).

• Maintain professional behavior at all times.
• Dress professionally in accordance with school standards.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to generate, record, and maintain information and statistical data.
• Ability to administer, score, and interpret tests of individual achievement.
• Knowledge of the Ohio Department of Education Model Curriculum and Ohio learning standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and school business.

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, stand, walk, and drive. The position requires close and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional school environment and routinely uses standard office and classroom equipment.

Travel may be required for professional development, training, or meetings.

• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree.
• Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license.
• Meet Federal Properly Certified Teacher standards as determined by ESEA.
• Appropriate criminal background clearance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Ohio learning standards and model curriculum.
• Experience with diverse learners and students with disabilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and may change at any time with or without notice. All other responsibilities are set forth by the School Director and CEO of Summit Academy Management.

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Full-time