REPORTS TO: School Director
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 Investigation.
· 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’s 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:
o 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
