Elementary Teacher

South Range Local Schools
Job Title: Elementary Teacher

Posting Deadline: May 1, 2026
District: South Range Local Schools
Position: Elementary Teacher
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Qualifications: Valid license in grades P-3, P-5, or 1-8 from the Ohio Department of
Education &  Workforce
Salary: Per negotiated agreement
Starting Date: 2026-2027 school year
 

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING

Makes short and long-range plans

Correlates individual instructional objectives with school and district goals 

Adheres to principles of growth and development in planning

Plans lessons using the sequence of skills in the adopted curriculum

Has an ongoing program to diagnose and assess needs and progress of individual students

Plans for individual differences

Adjusts physical environment to accommodate variety in learning situations

Cooperates with others in planning lessons

Manages time efficiently

Organizes well

Keeps accurate records

Is attentive to and responds to conditions that affect the health and safety of students

Organizes work so that substitute teachers can function with minimal difficulty

Keeps area of responsibility (e.g. classroom) neat, orderly, and organized

MOTIVATING LEARNERS

Motivates by positive feedback, praise, and rewards

Is responsive to the needs, aptitudes, talents, and learning styles of students

Develops learning activities that are challenging to students

Provides opportunities for student expression in music, drama, and other artistic forms in classes where that is appropriate

Stimulates students to participate in class discussions and activities

Endeavors to generate sense of enthusiasm among students

RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS

Uses available pertinent information about students and maintains the confidentiality of it

Shows concern for students as individuals

Promotes an open educationally appropriate atmosphere

Helps students develop positive self-concepts

Encourages students to define realistic goals for themselves

Is sensitive to the career needs of students where appropriate

Shows concern for students who have personal problems or handicaps

Encourages students to strive for high achievement

Enables students to make worthwhile contributions in class

Utilizes the resources of pupil-personnel-staff services

Makes self available for conferences with students

Guides students in the observance of democratic principles

Promotes and exhibits positive behavior patterns for students

Manages behavior problems on an individual basis

Has good rapport with students

Is consistent and fair in dealing with students

Shows warmth and understanding in dealing with students

Shares concerns regarding students with colleagues and parents

Supervises pupils during assigned duty periods

UTILIZING RESOURCES

Is aware of the uses and variety of available resources

Uses physical school environment (both building and grounds) to support learning activities

Adapts available resources to individual needs of students

Uses the services of specialists available in the selection and utilization of

resources

Keeps accurate inventory of textbooks, equipment, and other special material assigned to him/her

Utilizes technological resources that are available

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES

Encourages students to think

Uses a variety of teaching techniques

Uses a variety of instructional materials

Varies opportunity for creative expression in classes where appropriate

Conducts stimulating class discussions on appropriate subjects

Encourages the development of individual interests and creative activities

Uses appropriate evaluative techniques to measure student progress

Enables students to share in carrying out classroom activities  

        Communicates with students individually and/or in groups

Shows flexibility in carrying out teaching activities

Creates an atmosphere of mutual respect between students and teacher

Enables students to learn how to work independently and in groups

Monitors the progress of students

Understands and effectively uses a hierarchy of questioning skills Uses technological resources that are available

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND RESPONSIBILITY

Participates in the development and implementation of school policies and procedures

Maintains good professional rapport with colleagues

Keeps self-sufficiently up to date in areas of specialization to teach the adopted curriculum

Takes advantage of in-service education opportunities

Participates in school and system wide committees

Supervises the behavior of pupils when he/she is on school property or at school sponsored events

Shares ideas, materials, and methods with professional colleagues 

Shares in the evaluation of the effectiveness of educational program

Consults with teachers, supervisors, administrators and other specialists available to the teacher to improve the teaching/learning process

Is on time for classes and assigned duties 

Follows school rules, board policies and administrative directives

Interprets school programs to parents and to the community as opportunities occur

Maintains professional attitude and demeanor with respect to all school functions and activities

RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARENTS

Is amenable to parents who visit the classes of their children Conducts constructive parent conferences

Interprets learning programs to parents

Stresses a positive approach in parent relations

Maintains confidentiality in relations with parents

Misc. Info: Anyone who is properly licensed/certified to teach in grades P-3, P-5, or 1-8
from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and is interested in applying for the
position should do so in writing to the superintendent. 

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume and credentials to:
Attn: Dr. Jarred Zapolnik, Superintendent
Address: 11375 Columbiana-Canfield RD, Canfield, Ohio 44406
or email: jzapolnik@southrange.org