1st Grade Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

  • General Information
    • Job Title: Teacher; 1st grade
    • Relocation Expense Covered: No
    • Employee Type: Full time
    • Job Category: Certified
    • Manage Others: No
  • Contact Information
  • Description

    REPORTS TO: School Director

    CALENDAR: School/Teacher

    FLSA: Salaried/Exempt

    BASIC FUNCTION:

    To provide the students under his/her direct supervision a quality educational program, which is appropriate for the assigned students, that meets their ability and appropriate for the subject and growth, and personal characteristics.

    EMPLOYMENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    • Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree
    • Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license
    • Meet Federal Properly Certified Teacher standards as determined by ESEA
    • Appropriate criminal record as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigations
    • Demonstrate evidence of strong organizational and communication skills
    • Ability to generate, record, and maintain information and statistical data
    • Ability to administer, score, and interpret a test of individual achievement
    • Knowledge of the Ohio Department of Education model curriculum and Ohio's New Learning Standards
    • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of student records and school business

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

    A teacher shall demonstrate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following broad areas: instruction, classroom management, professional attitudes and growth, and personal characteristics.

    A. Instructional Skills/Abilities

    In the area of instructional skills and ability, a teacher shall:

    • Demonstrate evidence of effective planning
    • Demonstrate skill in a variety of methods and techniques to meet student needs
    • Have a thorough knowledge of the 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 and as scheduled
    • Follow Summit Academy Instructional Design

    B. Classroom Management

    In the area of classroom management, a teacher shall:

    • Establish and maintain positive rapport with people
    • Establish and maintain a classroom routine
    • Establish teacher expectation of students
    • Uphold school rules
    • Implement PBIS Behavior System
    C. Professional Attitude and Relationships

    In the areas of professional relationships, a teacher shall:

    • Have the ability to interact in a professional manner with Summit Academy staff
    • Have the ability to effectively work with colleagues in a professional manner
    • Demonstrate evidence of a positive attitude towards:
    • Colleagues, students, parents/guardians, special service personnel, support staff, administrators, and visitors/public

    D. Professional Growth

    In the area of professional relationships, a teacher shall show evidence of a positive attitude towards:

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

    E. Personal Characteristics

    In the area of personal characteristics, a teacher shall:
    • Maintain professional behavior
    • Dress professionally
    All other responsibilities as set forth by School Director and CEO of Summit Academy Management.