Teacher

Position: Teacher

Reports to: Building Administrator or Designee

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Certified

Fair Labor Standards Act

Job Description: The teacher is responsible for providing high-quality

standards-based instruction that supports students academic social and emotional growth. Their performance is evaluated using the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) which assesses instructional planning classroom environment delivery assessment professionalism and student growth. Teachers are expected to engage in continuous professional development contribute positively to school culture advance the districts mission vision and values and collaborate with colleagues families administrators and stakeholders to ensure student well-being and growth all while upholding professional and ethical standards.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in education or related subject area;
2. Valid and current Ohio educator license for the grade level and subject area(s) of assignment;
3. Satisfactory criminal background check in accordance with Ohio law.
4. Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Preferred:

1. Experience with instructional technology data-driven instruction and restorative practices;
2. Strong communication collaboration and interpersonal skills;
3. Commitment to high standards of professional practice and continuous improvement;
4. Certified and experienced in crisis prevention trauma-informed behavior management and/or de-escalation intervention.

Essential Functions:

• Student Wellbeing and Student-Centered Practices

1. Prioritize student well-being by fostering a supportive caring and responsive classroom environment that addresses each students academic social and emotional needs.
2. Establish clear boundaries and set high expectations for student interactions behavior and effort.
3. Uphold and implement school and district regulations policies and codes of conduct.
4. Utilize evidence-based strategies (including restorative practices) to build student independence agency and self-advocacy.
5. Consistently differentiate instruction materials environments accommodations and assessments to accommodate diverse learning styles abilities and backgrounds.
6. Employ student-centered instructional approaches that actively engage students in their learning encourage student voice and choice and promote ownership of learning outcomes.

• Instructional Planning and Content Knowledge

1. Develop and implement engaging lessons and lesson plans aligned with the Ohio Learning Standards and district curriculum.
2. Coach and guide students to set clear challenging and measurable goals for student learning ensuring lessons are relevant and rigorous and p romote agency and experiential learning.
3. Encourage students to take ownership of their learning through active engagement knowledge transfer and reflective practices designed to facilitate the acquisition evolution or creation of new knowledge.
4. Design experiences where students learn key concepts or develop prioritized skills by engaging intellectually creatively emotionally socially and/or physically.
5. Utilize a variety of research-based instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners including students with disabilities gifted abilities and those learning English or who speak multiple languages.
6. Use assessment data to inform instructional decisions and differentiate instruction assessments physical environment access and all tools needed to support the success of diverse learners.
7. Integrate technology effectively into the curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement.
8. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and attendance to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Classroom Environment

1. Develop communicate and consistently implement processes and routines for classroom behavior transitions and daily activities to ensure a safe structured and predictable learning environment.
2. Establish and maintain a respectful safe and inclusive classroom climate that promotes constructive student engagement positive personal behavior and respectful student-to-student relationships.
3. Foster a culture of high expectations and mutual respect among students.

• Student Growth Assessment and Data Use

1. Deliver instruction using research-based strategies and varied methods to meet the needs of all students.
2. Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress provide timely feedback and adjust instruction as needed.
3. Contribute to student growth as measured by approved student growth measures (e.g. value-added data vendor assessments student learning objectives).
4. Reflect on instructional practices and use data to set professional growth goals in alignment with the Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP) Professional Growth Plan goal(s) and other areas of professional development.
5. Implement the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework effectively by analyzing data to identify students in need of additional support.
6. Monitor student progress within each MTSS and adjust interventions as needed based on data.
7. Collaborate with instructional coaches grade-level and/or department team intervention specialists and other support staff in the MTSS problem-solving process.
8. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress attendance and intervention data to ensure comprehensive documentation.

• Professionalism and Partnership

1. Demonstrate ethical behavior integrity reliability and a commitment to ongoing professional growth in alignment with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators and BCSDs Employee Code of Conduct.
2. Collaborate with colleagues administrators and families to support student growth behavior well-being and achievement school improvement goals and implementation of BCSDs Strategic Plan.
3. Participate in professional learning communities staff meetings and required professional development.
4. Contribute to the school community by participating in school-wide initiatives committees and extracurricular activities.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Learn with curiosity.
2. Demonstrate kindness.
3. Embrace equity.
4. Ability to support the values of our strategic and equity plans.
5. Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with students families and staff.
6. Ability to confidently and tactfully assist people in the midst of stressful difficult and challenging situations.
7. Knowledge and belief that teaching is a growth-based endeavor reflective in nature with multiple approaches to teaching and learning.
8. Ability to interact positively and supportively with staff students families and the community.
9. Respect the variability of cultures including but not limited to socioeconomic status religions family types etc.
10. Follow all safety guidelines under the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code for public school employees including but not limited to bloodborne pathogens ethics fraud reporting child abuse and neglect etc.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor Superintendents Designee or Superintendent.

Required Knowledge and Use of Equipment and Software:

1. Electronic device copier printer scanner laminator and phone
2. Keys and locking mechanisms on doors cabinets windows etc.
3. District-employed software. By way of example this includes any specific technology the District uses including Google Education software: Gmail Calendar Drive Forms Sheets and other Google products.
4. Applications (apps) or devices used to calculate numbers or used for purposes of a dictionary thesaurus grammar correction or other applications accessed for this position.
5. Phone equipment and all phone functions include transferring holding and sending callers to voicemail.

Working Conditions:

1. May occasionally be exposed to blood bodily fluids and tissue.
2. Frequent interruption of tasks to support students staff parents/guardians community members and visitors.
3. Must occasionally work nights/extended days due to school functions.
4. Must be able to assist others by moving around the school district grounds classroom and learning environments.
5. Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs.
6. Repetitive hand motion (e.g. keyboard typing) or voice-to-text.
7. Work in a classroom environment with a moderate level of noise.
8. Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout their employment with the District.

Note: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance

The Bexley City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex including sexual orientation and gender 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 incumbents supervisor who will be appointed as the authority.

Required Experience:

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