Progressive Elementary Teacher Grade 4 (1YEAR ONLY)

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

All interested candidates should be prepared to describe how the Foundational Principles of Progressive Education manifest in the position being sought.

Location: Barrington Elementary School
Position: Progressive Elementary Teacher Grade 4 (1 YEAR ONLY)
Licensure: K-3; K-8; PK-5 Early Childhood
Reports to: Building Principal
Employment Status: Regular/Full-time (1 YEAR ONLY)
FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to set realistic expectations; establish proper rapport and effectively communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; guide the process towards the achievement of curricular goals; participate in professional development activities.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio licensure
• Prior teaching experience is preferable
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Training in varied instructional design
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
• Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Computer/word processing skills

• Ensure safety of students
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Distribute course-related assignments
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education approved courses of study
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings and in-services as required per negotiated agreement
• Teach students using sound instructional practices
• Attend educational field trips
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession

• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
• Promote good public relations
• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
• Serve as a role model for students
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Participate in intervention assistance team meetings
• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
• Supervise student teachers
• Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

• Various office machines
• Computer
• Calculator
• Telephone
• Overhead projector
• Compact disc player
• Printer
• TV
• Copy machine

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
• Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment
• Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district

Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the district.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.