Elementary Teacher: 21st-Century Tech-Driven Learning

Akron Public Schools; Akron (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools in Ohio seeks an Elementary Teacher for Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 Days). Starting Salary $48,967.10. This position operates under the AEA collective bargaining unit and is a State Teachers Retirement System role.

The successful candidate will implement standards-based instruction, plan engaging lessons, and collaborate with staff to support diverse learners across grades K-5. Strong technological integration and ongoing professional development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have a 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, 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, 21st century skills and literacies, through, but not limited to, 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 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 and is 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 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, 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.

Education

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

Job description

Akron Public Schools in Ohio seeks an Elementary Teacher for Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 Days). Starting Salary $48,967.10. This position operates under the AEA collective bargaining unit and is a State Teachers Retirement System role.

The successful candidate will implement standards-based instruction, plan engaging lessons, and collaborate with staff to support diverse learners across grades K-5. Strong technological integration and ongoing professional development are encouraged.