High School English Language Arts Teacher

High School Teacher (9-12)

Reports To: Building Principal

Contract Length: 184 Days

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Department: Instructional

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Reynoldsburg, our educators embody the principles outlined in Our Portrait of an Educator, inspiring students to innovate, collaborate, and excel.

Primary Job Function: The Reynoldsburg City Schools' High School Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that prepares students for successful graduation and post-secondary pathways. This position emphasizes content expertise, data-informed instructional practices, student advocacy, and collaboration to meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all learners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or content-specific field.
• Valid Ohio Teaching License for Secondary Education (7-12) or appropriate Multi-Age license for specific electives.
• Appropriate endorsements or certifications as required for the assigned content area.
• Ability to pass Federal (FBI) and State (BCI) background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or 18+ graduate hours in the content area for College Credit Plus (CCP) eligibility.
• Experience with Advanced Placement (AP), Project Lead the Way (PLTW), Career Technical Education (CTE), or similar programs.
• Experience adapting curriculum for diverse learners and English Learners (EL).
• For Foreign Language: Native or near-native fluency in the target language.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Lesson Delivery:

• Plan and deliver engaging, rigorous instruction aligned to Ohio Learning Standards and district curriculum.
• Integrate instructional technology and digital resources to enhance learning and student engagement.

Differentiation and Graduation Tracking:

• Differentiate instruction through varied strategies, including small-group instruction, interventions, and enrichment.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to ensure students remain on track for graduation requirements.

Assessment and Data Management:

• Design, administer, and analyze formative and summative assessments to guide instructional decisions.
• Maintain accurate student records in district systems (e.g., PowerSchool) and participate in MTSS, IEP, and 504 processes.

Environment Maintenance and Behavioral Support:

• Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
• Utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and restorative practices to support student behavior.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Professionalism:

• Collaborate with families, counselors, and staff regarding student progress and well-being.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and adhere to the Ohio Licensure Code of Professional Conduct.

Subject Area–Specific Technical Tasks:

• English Language Arts / Literacy: Implement research-based literacy practices aligned to Structured Literacy; utilize Lexile levels to scaffold advanced reading and writing tasks.
• Mathematics: Apply concrete–representational–abstract (CRA) instructional sequences; integrate digital platforms (e.g., Desmos) to support mathematical reasoning.
• Science / STEM: Facilitate inquiry-based learning and apply the Engineering Design Cycle; maintain laboratory safety standards in accordance with OSHA/NIOSH guidelines.
• Social Studies / Humanities: Facilitate inquiry-based learning using the C3 Framework (College, Career, and Civic Life); guide students through primary source analysis and the evaluation of diverse historical perspectives; promote evidence-based civil discourse on contemporary and historical issues.
• Foreign Language: Facilitate target-language immersion and communicative proficiency; integrate World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and cultural competency into daily instruction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Secondary content standards, graduation requirements, and 21st-century skill development.

Skilled in:

• Data analysis, instructional technology, and differentiation strategies.

Ability to:

• Adapt instruction for diverse learners; foster student independence and self-advocacy; and collaborate effectively with colleagues and families.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law.

Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.

Working Conditions – The employee in this position may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. The employee may also be required to interact with unruly children.

Driving Requirement – This position may require driving to various school sites or events.

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 employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee's supervisor and or appointing authority.