High School English Teacher -- Bristol Local Schools

Position:

• High School English Teacher (For 2026-2027 school year)                   

Reports to:       

• Building Principal  

Employment Status:       

• Regular/Full-time               

FLSA Status:       

• Exempt                 

Description:      

• Teach the appropriate course of study for each subject area using a variety of instructional techniques that meet individual learning styles.

*******  NOTE:   The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Distribute homework assignments
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing, quizzing, or evaluating student projects on a regular basis
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes before and after the instructional day
• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional growth seminars, workshops, etc.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty
• Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
• Assist in the hiring process of same subject teachers when requested and agreed upon
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been approved by the Board of Education 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend educational field trips
• Act as a mentor for first year teachers as agreed upon
• Participate on building "teams" when requested and agreed upon
• Organize various subject specific programs within assigned building, e.g., Right to Read Week
• Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as  "team" teaching, semester projects, etc.
• Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon when necessary
• Take on English elective courses when called upon
• Serve as a role model for students
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Serve on committees and cocurricular activities as agreed upon
• Supervise student teachers
• Discipline students when necessary
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license - 7-12 Grade Integrated Language Arts or 7-12 English, 4-9 licensing may be considered as well
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic area and various teaching methodologies
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Record keeping skills
• Classroom management skills
• Experience working with children
• Basic computer skills
• Basic first aid 

Equipment Operated:

• TV/DVD
• Document Camera
• Computer
• Copier
• Calculator
• Subject-specific equipment, e.g., graphing calculators, computer scanner, CD burner, zip drive, digital cameras
• Telephone
• Interactive Smart Board 

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled work days except calamity days
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasional requirement to travel
• Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
• Occasionally lift, carry, push and pull various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds, e.g., classroom materials and supplies
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, crouch, kneel and stoop
• Occasional requirement to balance, climb and use color vision

Application Process: 

• Individuals interested in the above position should submit a letter of interest and resume to:
• Dan Collins, High School Principal at:  daniel.collins@bristol.k12.oh.us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Trumbull County Educational Service Center Governing Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.