4/8/26 Language Arts Teacher

Qualifications:

1. A bachelors degree with academic training or experience in a specificteaching field2. Valid certification in a specific teaching field from the Ohio Department ofEducation or evidence that one may obtained3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may findappropriate and acceptable.

Alternatives are not to exceed the abovequalifications.Reports To: Building PrincipalJob Goal: To instruct and guide students in developing skills and learninginformation that contributes to their intellectual, emotional andpsychological growthPhysical Demands: The person performing this job title should be capable of performingmajor life activities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act.Reasonable accommodations of these physical demands shall be made toenable individuals with disabilities (as defined in the Americans withDisabilities Act) to perform the essential functionsWorking Conditions: The work conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of thisjob title. While performing the duties of the job, the employee isoccasionally exposed to office equipment chemicals.The noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionallyloud.According to the districts Exposure Control Plan, the employee isdetermined not to be at risk to occupational exposure to blood andother potentially infectious materials.Essential Functions: Domain A Organizes Content Knowledge for Student Learning1. Is familiar with relevant aspects of students backgroundknowledge and experiences2. Articulate clear learning goals for the lesson that is appropriate forthe students3.

Demonstrates an understanding of the connections between thecontent that was learned previously, the current content and thecontent that remains to be learned in the future4. Creates or selects teaching methods, learning activities andinstructional materials or technological resources that areappropriate for the students and that are aligned with the goals ofthe lesson5. Create or select evaluation strategies that are appropriate for thestudents and that are aligned with the goals of the lesson6. Follow the approved course of study7.

Show evidence of daily lesson planning8. Has supplies, materials and equipment ready for instructionDomain B Creates an Environment for Student Learning1. Create a climate that promotes fairness2. Establish and maintain rapport with students3.

Communicate challenging learning expectations to each student4. Establish and maintain consistent standards of classroom behaviorthrough a variety of approaches5. Make the physical environment as safe and conducive to learningas possible6. Help students develop his/her positive self-image7.

Maintain a high rate of on-task behavior from students during thelesson8. Emphasize the importance of student success in proficiency and/orlocal standardized testsDomain C Teaches for Student Learning1. Make learning goals and instructional procedures clear to students2. Make content comprehensible to students3.

Encourage students to extend their thinking4. Monitor students understanding of content through a variety ofmeans, provide feedback to students to assist learning and adjustlearning activities as the situation demands5. Use instructional time effectively6. Integrate technology into instruction as hardware and software areavailableDomain D Teacher Professionalism1.

Reflect on the extent to which the learning goals are met2. Demonstrate a sense of efficacy3. Maintain professional relationships with colleagues to shareteaching insights and to coordinate learning activities for students4. Communicate with parents or guardians about student learningthrough interim reports, grade cards, conferences or other means5.

Maintain a record of attendance and punctuality which reflects astrong commitment to teaching6. Keep abreast of current professional training (i.e., coursework,in-service, conferences, professional reading, etc.)If interested, email a resume, at least 3 professional references and a letter of interest to Jennifer Birney ([email protected]), Buckeye Trail High School Principal and Jamie Rominger ([email protected]), Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent. The successful applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications. The Board of Education or its designee shall assess employee qualifications through testing (where applicable), employee evaluations, educational background, and previous work experience.