Middle School Teacher

Teacher Position

The Teacher provides the students under his/her direct supervision with a quality educational program appropriate for their ability, subject, growth, and personal characteristics. The Teacher's role is to create an inviting and effective learning environment that supports student achievement and personal development in alignment with Summit Academy Management's mission and instructional design.

Instructional Skills/Abilities

Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of instruction by: effectively planning for instruction; employing a variety of instructional methods and techniques to meet student needs; demonstrating thorough knowledge of the subject matter being taught; creating an inviting and engaging learning environment; encouraging proper care and use of equipment, furnishings, and materials; being receptive to new instructional ideas and approaches; demonstrating enthusiasm for teaching and learning; using the written and spoken word correctly; teaching social thinking and social skills to students; evaluating and reporting student progress on the approved reporting tool as scheduled; following Summit Academy's Instructional Design.

Classroom Management

Support a positive learning environment by: establishing and maintaining positive rapport with students and staff; developing and maintaining a consistent classroom routine; setting clear expectations for students; upholding school rules and policies; implementing the PBIS Behavior System.

Professional Attitude and Relationships

Maintain professional relationships by: interacting in a professional manner with Summit Academy staff; collaborating effectively and respectfully with colleagues; demonstrating a positive attitude towards colleagues, students, parents/guardians, special service personnel, support staff, administrators, and visitors/public.

Professional Growth

Commit to professional development by: participating in professional improvement activities; serving on school and/or district-wide curriculum committees; planning, implementing, and completing an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) as prescribed by the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC); participating in the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES).

Personal Characteristics

Demonstrate professionalism by: maintaining professional behavior at all times; dressing professionally in accordance with school standards.

Competencies

Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to generate, record, and maintain information and statistical data; ability to administer, score, and interpret tests of individual achievement; knowledge of the Ohio Department of Education Model Curriculum and Ohio's Learning Standards; ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and school business.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional school environment and routinely uses standard office and classroom equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and drive. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position follows the School/Teacher calendar and may require work outside of standard operating hours.

Travel

Travel may be required for professional development, training, or meetings.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree; valid Ohio teaching certificate or license; meet Federal Properly Certified Teacher standards as determined by ESEA; appropriate criminal background clearance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Preferred Education and Experience

Demonstrated knowledge of Ohio's Learning Standards and model curriculum; experience with diverse learners and students with disabilities.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and may change at any time with or without notice. All other responsibilities as set forth by the School Director and CEO of Summit Academy Management.