Elementary School Teaching/Grade - 4th
Date Posted:
2/20/2024
Location:
Edgewood ElementaryREPORTS TO:
Elementary Principal
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Regular, full time
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist children with the development of the skills and knowledge that lead to competence and maturity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assess student achievement continuously, in order to design appropriate instruction. Administer standardized and criterion referenced tests according to district policies and procedures.
- Establish a safe and comfortable environment for students, including reasonable guidelines and appropriate consequences for behavior.
- Develop a thorough knowledge of the courses of study and implement them in the classroom, using a variety of instructional methods and materials.
- Prepare clear and timely lesson plans, as required by the Principal that demonstrate knowledge of the courses of study and contain sound teaching and assessment methods.
- Provide instruction that is appropriate for all students.
- Schedule instructional time according to district and building guidelines.
- Make effective use of resources and materials and care for them in a responsible manner.
- Provide opportunities for students to share their achievements and display their products; for example, book publishing, fairs, bulletin board displays, contests and productions.
- Keep accurate and detailed records, according to district and building rules. Record keeping requirements may vary with teaching assignments.
- Prepare adequately for substitute teachers.
- Observe the adopted daily building schedule, including starting and ending times for teachers and students, and perform all assigned duties; for example, cafeteria, recess, bus, hallway, field trips, emergency drills.
- Attend all staff meetings, unless excused.
- Serve on committees and participate in school activities in a professionally responsible manner.
- Report to parents, in writing and at conferences, at regular intervals established by the district and/or building. The number and nature of reports may vary with the teaching assignment.
- Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis, in a positive manner.
- Work cooperatively with peers, administrators and support staff.
- Make appropriate referrals of students for supplemental help; attend planning meetings as assigned, and implement individual plans.
- Communicate with agencies, authorities and private practitioners, according to confidentiality guidelines and other district procedures.
- Learn and implement the administrative procedures associated with the teaching assignment; for example, applying for a field trip.
- Engage in continuous professional growth, including attending training sessions as assigned. Complete a professional development plan according to procedures adopted by the school district.
- Use sound judgment, tact and diplomacy when interacting with students, parents and the community, and maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.
- Serve as a role model for students in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.
- Assist with the selection of textbooks and other teaching materials.
- Work with student teachers if needed.
- Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
- Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, the Superintendent or his/her designees.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certificate/license.
- Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.
- Knowledge of the appropriate academic areas and a variety of instructional designs and methods
- Ability to work effectively with other adults in many different situations, including teams of teachers and conferences with parents.
- Knowledge of child development and age appropriate activities.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Effective active listening skills.
- Well developed organizational and problem solving skills.
- Basic knowledge of computer technology, or willingness to acquire and appropriately apply such knowledge.
- Various office machines and instructional equipment, such as calculators, copiers, laminating machines, VCR's, DVD players, slide projectors.
- Computer/printer.
- Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
- Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, being prepared to come to school on all scheduled work days, except calamity days.
- Some interaction with unruly children.
- Potential interaction with angry or distraught adults.
- Must be available for education related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, reach with hands and arms.
- Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various items; for example, books and supplies, up to a maximum of 25 lbs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Length of Employment: One Year Limited Contract
- Salary and Fringe Benefits: Based on Current Salary and Benefit Schedule
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application. Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application. If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.
The Marysville Exempted Village School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is in compliance with SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.
Posted Internally: February 21, 2024
Internal Application Deadline: February 29, 2024