High School Language Arts Teacher

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Qualifications:

• Valid state of Ohio teaching certificate for the assigned grade levels/subject areas.
• Such alternatives to the above as approved by the Board of Education.
• Criminal background check does not reveal any criminal violations that would preclude employment in a public school setting.
• Compliance with all drug-free workplace requirements.
• Compliance with all Board policies.
• Compliance with Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designed.
• Develops rapport with parents, community and school personnel.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when necessary.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure. Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures.
• Observes confidential nature of personally identifiable information relating to pupils, parents, or school personnel.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis, both formally and informally.
• Is alert to disabilities of students and seeks assistance of district specialists in meeting the needs of all students with disabilities.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject material. Creates effective student learning experiences.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Supports school activities through participation and/or attendance.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees, subject to the Negotiated Agreement.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparations.
• Meets deadlines as established by the administration.
• Other reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned by the building principal.
• Develops lesson plans that reflect course of study.
• Provides instruction to students that reflects course of study.
• Dresses professionally and appropriately.
• Assists the Intervention Specialist and/or 504 District Representative to prepare and implement Section 504, Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and/or other interventions for assigned students meeting eligibility requirements. The primary responsibility for preparing the IEP/504 plan shall rest with the Intervention Specialist and/or the 504 District Representative.
• Maintains a professional demeanor with students and parents.
• Provides appropriate supervision for all students.

• Physical ability to supervise students of various ages and activity levels.
• Ability to organize tasks and manages time effectively.
• Ability to effectively manage individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.
• Maintenance of regular and predictable attendance and consistent punctuality.