Elementary Teacher: Inspire 21st-Century Learners

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

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.