Elementary Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Akron-Public-School-District; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools in Akron, Ohio invites applications for an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires Ohio licensure and involves planning, differentiated instruction, and collaboration with families and the community.

Starting salary is $48,006.96 with a 190-day work year. This position operates within the state retirement system and is posted by the Akron Public Schools recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Ohio teaching licensure: P-3 with reading endorsement, P-5, or K-8.

Responsibilities

• Assist all students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards.
• Articulate what students should know and be able to do, while working to help students achieve.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects.
• Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student; show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills and literacies through collaboration, problem-based learning and inquiry.
• Partner with business and community organizations to create authentic learning experiences.
• Organize and plan for learning based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
• Assist in planning for intervention and remediation in math, science and literacy and implement appropriately.
• Develop and implement differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth.
• Use technology to develop student content knowledge and skills; be proficient in using technology as an instructional and management tool.
• Use continuous, authentic and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence-based and use them to improve instruction and student learning and for feedback.
• Be flexible, resourceful, innovative and manage the design and execution of learning experiences; environment for learning.
• Create a classroom environment that incorporates Partners' staff and is conducive to learning, engagement and positive social interaction.
• Provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the students.
• Work closely with students and parents to guide students through school and future education and career choices.
• Model the teaching expectations that students are to accomplish.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development in a PLC model; maintain and improve professional competence.
• Use evidence-based and best practices to inform instruction and to work with colleagues.
• Work collaboratively to improve instruction and learning while sharing responsibility for outcomes with school and community.
• Use a variety of communication methods and technologies to interact with students, parents and staff.
• Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintain order in the classroom.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees; work with building principal in shared decision-making.
• Use electronic tools for grading in district applications and New Tech applications.
• Report to and carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

Education

Ohio teaching licensure: P-3 with reading endorsement, P-5, or K-8

Job description

Elementary Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Akron Public Schools Akron Public Schools - Akron, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5892636
Application Deadline: Aug 29, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 1:05 PM (UTC)

Posting Opens August 19, 2026 Posting Closes August 29, 2026

The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for an Elementary Teacher, Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 Days). Starting Salary $48,006.96. Collective Bargaining Unit AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Qualifications -Required

• The applicant must have a valid State of Ohio teaching licensure: P-3 with reading endorsement,P-5, or K-8

Position Description

• Assist all students to meet or exceed 21stcentury knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards;
• Articulate what students should know and be able to do, while working to help students achieve;
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students;
• Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student;show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor;
• Design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21stcentury skills and literacies, through, but not limited to, collaboration, problembased learning and inquiry;
• Partner with business and community organizations to create authentic learning experiences;
• Organize and plan for learning based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals;
• Assist in the planning for intervention and remediation in the areas of math, science and literacy for all students who have not mastered the content standards and implement appropriately;
• Develop and implement differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth;
• Use technology to develop student content knowledge and skills so students know how to learn, think critically, solve problems, use information, communicate, innovate, create and collaborate;
• Proficient in using technology as an instructional and management tool;
• Use continuous, authentic and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence-based and use them to improve instruction and student learning and for feedback, including progress reports;
• Be flexible, resourceful, innovative and can effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal Environmental for Learning;
• Create a classroom environment that incorporates Partners' staff members as an ongoing presence andis conducive to learning, fosters engagement, self-motivation, student self-direction and positive social interaction;
• Provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the students;
• Work closely with students and parents to guide students through school and future education and career choices;
• Model the teaching expectations that students are to accomplish;
• Contribute to and participate in ongoing professional development, including working with colleagues in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model;
• Maintain and improve professional competence;
• Use evidence-based and best practices to inform instruction and to work with colleagues;
• Work collaboratively to improve instruction and learning while sharing the responsibility for outcomes with school and community;
• Use a variety of communication methods and technologies to interactwith students, parents and staff;
• Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students;
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required;
• Work closely with the building principal to collaboratively lead the school through a shared decision-making process;
• Use electronic tools for grading, both in New Tech applications and district applications;
• Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Capital at 330-761-2952. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Charles Yerkey
• 10 North Main St
• Akron, Ohio 44308
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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