What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Math position at Summit Academy School?
REPORTS TO: School Director CALENDAR: School/Teacher
FLSA: Salaried/Exempt
BASIC FUNCTION:
To provide the students under his/her direct supervision a quality educational program, which is appropriate for the assigned students, that meets their ability and appropriate for the subject and growth, and personal characteristics.
EMPLOYMENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree
- Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license
- Meet Federal Properly Certified Teacher standards as determined by ESEA
- Appropriate criminal record as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Demonstrate evidence of strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to generate, record, and maintain information and statistical data
- Ability to administer, score, and interpret a test of individual achievement
- Knowledge of the Ohio Department of Education model curriculum and Ohio’s New Learning Standards
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of student records and school business
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A teacher shall demonstrate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following broad areas: instruction, classroom management, professional attitudes and growth, and personal characteristics.
Instructional Skills/Abilities
In the area of instructional skills and ability, a teacher shall:
- Demonstrate evidence of effective planning
- Demonstrate skill in a variety of methods and techniques to meet student needs
- Have a thorough knowledge of the subject matter being taught
- Create an inviting learning environment
- Encourage proper care and usage of equipment, furnishings and materials
- Be receptive to new ideas
- Be enthusiastic
- Demonstrate correct use of the written and spoken word
- Teach social thinking and social skills to students
- Evaluate and report student progress on the approved reporting tool and as scheduled
- Follow Summit Academy’s Instructional Design
Classroom Management
In the area of classroom management, a teacher shall:
- Establish and maintain positive rapport with people
- Establish and maintain a classroom routine
- Establish teacher expectation of students
- Uphold school rules
- Implement PBIS Behavior System
Professional Attitude and Relationships
In the areas of professional relationships, a teacher shall:
- Have the ability to interact in a professional manner with Summit Academy staff
- Have the ability to effectively work with colleagues in a professional manner
- Demonstrate evidence of a positive attitude towards:
- Colleagues, students, parents/guardians, special service personnel, support staff, administrators, and visitors/public
Professional Growth
In the area of professional relationships, a teacher shall show evidence of a positive attitude towards:
- Show evidence of participation in professional improvement activities
- Participate on school and/or district-wide curriculum committees
- Plan, implement, and complete an IPDP as prescribed by the LPDC
- Participate in OTES
Personal Characteristics
In the area of personal characteristics, a teacher shall:
- Maintain professional behavior
- Dress professionally