Grade 6 Teacher - Intermediate School

Grade 6 Teacher - Intermediate School JobID: 586

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5, 6

Date Posted

3/21/2025

Location

Intermediate School

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TEACHER

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - GRADE 6

Preferred Licensure: Valid SBOE Teaching License includes grade 6 with the subject area valid to teach mathematics.

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective: Plans, implements and assesses student learning experiences.

Minimum Qualification

• Holds/ maintains required state department of education credentials.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline, and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training may be required for some assignments.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy. Organizes subject content and learning goals that support high levels of student achievement.
• Prepares instructional materials. Teaches assigned students and subject matters as scheduled.
• Develops and implements lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum goals.
• Evaluates student academic needs and learning styles.
• Differentiates instructional techniques to effectively advance student learning.
• Facilitates the integration of new or improved technology in all areas of the curriculum.
• Utilizes formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
• Uses a data-driven approach to analyze assessments. Provides effective feedback to students.
• Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning. Helps develop and implement evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
• Supports the placement of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Serves as a resource for the development and implementation of 504, IEP, and health care plans.
• Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, critical thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct, and self-reliance skills.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports.
• Regularly communicates academic, behavioral, and social-emotional related matters to parents.
• Proctors state and district testing activities. Upholds mandated security procedures.
• Ensures student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
• Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.
• Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.
• Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
• Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety. Helps supervisors manage risks.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse, or neglect.
• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.
  
  

Working Conditions

Duties

Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must comply with applicable workplace safety regulations, health laws, and district protocols if duties involve any of the following situations:

• Encounters with angry, rude, and/or unpleasant individuals.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors, and/or slippery/uneven surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases.
• Exposure to weather conditions and/or temperature extremes.
• Extensive standing/sitting. Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.
• Performing difficult tasks that require dexterity, physical strength, and stamina.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces, and/or under diminished lighting.
  
  

The Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties. Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures, and current contractual agreements.