Middle School ELA Teacher

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid State of Ohio Teaching License
• Bachelor's degree in teaching or relevant field
• In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Pay and benefits provided according to the Teacher's Negotiated Agreement.

JOB GOAL: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implement approved district curriculum.
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives
• Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide feedback and progress reports as required.
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District.
• Communicate with parents. Respond to parent questions, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences.
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Ensure the safety of students by maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by building principal.