Art Teacher - Springfield High School

Montgomery County Educational Service Center - MCESC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Springfield City School District seeks a Visual Arts Teacher at Springfield High School for the 2025-2026 school year. Emphasizing diversity and innovative teaching methods, the role offers an opportunity to engage students in a vibrant learning environment while collaborating with a dedicated team. Competitive salary starting at $43,816, with additional educational incentives and a special longevity bonus for the successful candidate.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

$1,600 Annual Longevity Bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to and teach students with diverse backgrounds.
• Experience developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Skills in assessing student progress and adapting instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small group instruction to meet student needs.
• Engage students using hands-on and creative approaches.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Collaboration

Education

Current licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education

Reading Endorsement or Praxis 5203

Job description

Position Type:
Teaching - High School/ Fine Arts

Date Posted:
5/20/2025

Location:
Springfield High School
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
2025-26 SY

Closing Date:
06/25/2025

'); 'District:
Springfield City Schools

Currentlicensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education

Possession of or in the process of applying for The Reading Endorsement or have passed Praxis 5203 (Teaching Reading: Elementary Education)

Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate inprofessional development sessions

Be willing to serve on teams

Have the ability to relate to and teachstudents with diverse backgrounds

Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role

Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.

Use multiple approaches to instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students

Engages in active, hands-on creative and innovative approaches to help students learn how to improve their skills

Identifies and builds on Student strengths

Embraces, supports, and follows all District enacted programming in the areas of academic, behavioral and emotional support

Facilitates ongoing assessments to determine the starting point for instruction, monitors instructional needs and evaluates student progress

Evaluates, grades, and assesses student work

Maintains class records and record/report grades/progress at the end of the term

Provides instruction to students with varying capabilities and needs with attention to SEL support

Engages in active and innovative approaches to student learning

Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors

Implements an effective program of instruction reflective of the Ohio Department of Education

Interacts with paraprofessionals, nurses, mental health specialists, and/or counselors to provide a safe and student-centered environment

Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors and positive work ethic

Engages in collaborative planning with colleagues, supporting building and District-level programs

Communicates with parents and caregivers to address student/classroom issue

Maintains a professional demeanor, exemplifying responsible leadership as model for students

Manages all situations in a positive and professional manner

Performs other duties as assigned

Who We Are:

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Visual Arts Teacherat Springfield High Schoolfor the 2025-2026school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!

As a Teacheryou are required to:

• Currentlicensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education
• Possession of or in the process of applying for The Reading Endorsement or have passed Praxis 5203 (Teaching Reading: Elementary Education)
• Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate inprofessional development sessions
• Be willing to serve on teams
• Have the ability to relate to and teachstudents with diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role

As aTeacheryou will:

• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• Use multiple approaches to instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
• Engages in active, hands-on creative and innovative approaches to help students learn how to improve their skills
• Identifies and builds on Student strengths
• Embraces, supports, and follows all District enacted programming in the areas of academic, behavioral and emotional support
• Facilitates ongoing assessments to determine the starting point for instruction, monitors instructional needs and evaluates student progress
• Evaluates, grades, and assesses student work
• Maintains class records and record/report grades/progress at the end of the term
• Provides instruction to students with varying capabilities and needs with attention to SEL support
• Engages in active and innovative approaches to student learning
• Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors
• Implements an effective program of instruction reflective of the Ohio Department of Education
• Interacts with paraprofessionals, nurses, mental health specialists, and/or counselors to provide a safe and student-centered environment
• Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors and positive work ethic
• Engages in collaborative planning with colleagues, supporting building and District-level programs
• Communicates with parents and caregivers to address student/classroom issue
• Maintains a professional demeanor, exemplifying responsible leadership as model for students
• Manages all situations in a positive and professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

As a contracted employee, Teachers work 183 days per year and 7.25 hours per day.

Starting salary is $43,816.00 with increases for additional education and experience.

Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.
All employees receive professional development

Salary details available below in the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotitated agreement:
Springfield Education Association (SEA)

***Special Note: $1,600.00 Annual Longevity Bonus awarded to the successful candidate!!!