Position Type:
TEACHER

Date Posted:
5/15/2024

Location:
Akron Public Schools

Date Available:
tbd

Closing Date:
05/30/2024

Posting Opens May 15, 2024 Posting Closes May 30, 2024

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for Career-Based Intervention/Freshman Seminar Instructor. Job Code 006, Time Schedule 380 (190 days), Salary TBD. Extended time may be required before and/or after the school year for this position which would be compensated at the hourly extended time rate. Collective Bargaining Unit- AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through

upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of appropriate license and/or certificate, in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Nathan Ruyan, Coordinator, Office of College and Career Academies of Akron, 330-761-3006 or the Department of Human Capital, 330-761-2753.

QUALIFICATIONS - Required:

• Currently hold a Career-Based Intervention (CBI) endorsement issued by the state of Ohio and eligible to teach one of the following subjects: Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies or Career Technical Education in grades 7 – 12 or,
• Be eligible to obtain the CBI endorsement by having:
• Bachelor’s degree and,
• Two years of successful teaching experience under a professional, permanent, resident educator or five-year career technical teaching license; and,
• Verify at least one year of full-time work experience outside of education.
• Any applicant that does not currently hold the CBI endorsement must complete the verification process as outlined in the Ohio Guide for Licensing Candidates in Career-Technical Education, which includes the CTE-36/37 documentation.
• Any applicant that does not currently hold the CBI endorsement must be eligible to enroll in an approved university and successfully complete the required courses within the first year of employment.
• In addition to teacher licensure and endorsements, the applicant will:
• Obtain and keep current all industry standards certification/credentials or designations required by the state for career technical funding.
• Meet all district requirements for entry-year teachers including Four Year Resident Educator and/or PAR.
• Willing to attend required third party curriculum training which may or may not include Project Lead the Way ( PLTW) or Southeast Regional Education Board (SREB)

Desired:

• Current Akron Public Schools employee.
• A commitment to annually updating educational and trade skills related to career exploration and job training.
• Knowledge of Google Apps for Education including Classroom, Docs, Slides and Sheets.
• A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multi- cultural setting.
• Understanding of College & Career Academies of Akron and Freshman Seminar.

Position Description:

• Work with the Office of College and Career Academies and be responsible for the pathway, recruitment of students, collaborate with community partnerships, market pathway successes, develop course of study, participate in group activities and take part in action research when appropriate.
• Work with the Office of College and Career Academies to design, organize, and deliver skill- training opportunities as outlined by the Quality Program Rubric.
• Assist in the development of the curriculum outline, guides and graded course of study utilizing the appropriate standards for the pathway in accordance with guidelines of the Ohio Department of Education.
• Plan, instruct, and manage required student occupational opportunities through school-based learning, work-based learning, and connective activities. Examples include, but are not limited to, classroom instruction, speakers' bureau, field experiences, shadowing, internships, mentoring, college visits, early placement, advanced training options, and apprenticeships.
• Plan and teach a career cluster class.
• Establish and work closely with an Academy Advisory Board as outlined by the Quality Program Rubric.
• Work with the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) to develop an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), as mandated by the State of Ohio to maintain proper certification/license.
• Keep in close contact with the home through phone calls, visits, parent/teacher conferences, report card pickup, and written communications.
• Promote and participate in local, state, and national student organization activities.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and modifying student's Individual 10 year Plan and utilize an online college and career advising platform. The passport should list occupational skills obtained at the conclusion of the training program and individual long-term goals.
• Provide students pathways to further education, including instructional and/or support for dual enrollment and post-secondary options.
• Assist students in securing employment.
• Provide students with an opportunity to obtain industry certification/credentials.
• Work to improve student outcomes and test scores whenever possible especially the Ohio Graduation Test, the Ohio Career Technical Assessment through practical applications of academic standards.
• Enhance classroom instruction by implementing technology.
• Maintain a complete file of all necessary work permits, student identification material, internship, early- placement material which includes, but is not limited to, permission slips, training agreements, training plans, parent-student agreement, and documentation of employment supervision.
• Operate the laboratory, when open to customer service (where applicable), in an industry- approved method incorporating acceptable business practices.
• Complete necessary reports, forms, and accounting procedures required by the building principal, Office of College and Career Academies, Auditor, and the Treasurer.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment in the laboratory.
• Report to and carry 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 330-761-2949.

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").

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Akron, OH 44308 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Akron, OH 44308: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person