7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
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K-12 Teacher
Job Objectives: Plans, implements, and evaluates student learning experiences. Helps students identify goals and make appropriate choices. Encourages parental involvement.
Minimum Valid Ohio teacher's license or certificate appropriate for the assignment.
Qualifications: Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.) A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
Responsibilities The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable
and Essential accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to
Functions: perform essential functions.
- Prepares the assigned classroom. Requisitions supplies and equipment. Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
- Teaches scheduled classes. Documents teaching performance objectives. Creates effective learning experiences. Ensures that lesson plans align with the district's adopted courses of study.
- Develops written lesson plans according to building procedures. Provides prompt notification of absences. Ensures that teaching materials, class lists, and classroom procedures are readily available for substitutes.
- Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
- Implements effective pupil management procedures. Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code.
- Develops and maintains a positive learning environment. Stimulates student interest. Helps parents and students understand academic and behavioral objectives.
- Evaluates the needs of students based on all available information. Plans student interventions. Varies instructional techniques to address individual learning styles.
- Provides guidance, communicates high expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress. Facilitates critical-thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills.
- Collaborates with other teachers. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
- Incorporates the effective use of available technology in records management and instructional activities. Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
- Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., access and proximity to activities, use of adaptive equipment, etc.).
- Proctors standardized and alternative tests as directed. Follows test security procedures. Helps students with content-area preparation activities.
- Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
- Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
- Evaluates student achievement/performance and assigns grades. Prepares progress reports. Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.).
- Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
- Watches for student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.). Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
- Reports indications of suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law.
- Consults with support personnel to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
- Makes a referral for student assistance/intervention when a need is indicated. Meets mandated deadlines for required paperwork. Works with team members to reach a consensus on a plan for students requiring assistance.
- Helps prepare and implement Section 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for classroom students meeting eligibility requirements.
- Supports an inclusive educational environment. Provides opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in appropriate peer group activities.
- Supervises non-classroom activities when assigned.
- Participates in parent conferences, open houses, and other required school events.
- Supports parent organizations and encourages student activities as time permits.
- Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities.
- Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
- Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
- Promote a favorable image of the school district. Support and enhance district programs and services. Refrain from expressions that disrupt the efficient operation of the school and/or interfere with the maintenance of discipline by school officials.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Abilities The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful
Required: performance of assigned duties.
- Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
- Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
- Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
- Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
- Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
- Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
- Exercises tact and self-control when dealing with other individuals.
- Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
Supervisory Under the direction of the principal: plans work assignments, provides instructions,
Responsibility: and monitors assigned staff and volunteers. Promotes teamwork and helps staff as needed to successfully accomplish delegated duties.
Working Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on
Conditions: circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.
- Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
- Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
- Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
- Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
- Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.
- Duties may require working extended hours.
- Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
- Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
- Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
- Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
Performance Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the
Evaluation: Osnaburg Local School District Board of Education.
The Osnaburg Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are
the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.
- Location:
- Canton