Elementary School Teacher

Job Title: Elementary School Teacher

Job Summary:
The Elementary School Teacher provides high-quality instruction to students in grades PreK–5 in accordance with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Learning Standards. The teacher fosters academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and positive citizenship while creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. The teacher collaborates with families, administrators, intervention specialists, and support staff to ensure student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction aligned with Ohio Learning Standards.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional practices to improve student achievement.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, English Learners (ELs), and gifted students.
• Administer and prepare students for Ohio state assessments, including Ohio's State Tests, as required.
• Use assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
• Implement Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and intervention strategies when appropriate.
• Create a positive classroom culture that promotes student engagement, responsibility, and respect.
• Establish and maintain effective classroom management practices.
• Integrate instructional technology into classroom instruction.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, grades, and documentation in accordance with district and state requirements.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and academic performance.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, intervention specialists, school counselors, and administrators.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), faculty meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Supervise students during school activities, lunch, recess, field trips, arrival, and dismissal.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA and district policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from an accredited institution.
• Valid Ohio Resident Educator, Professional, or Senior Professional Educator License for Elementary Education issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
• Current criminal background check meeting Ohio requirements (BCI and FBI).
• Knowledge of Ohio Learning Standards and Ohio's assessment system.
• Strong instructional planning, classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to effectively use educational technology and student information systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a related field.
• Experience implementing MTSS, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), or Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Experience with literacy instruction aligned to Ohio's Science of Reading requirements.
• Reading Endorsement or ESOL endorsement preferred.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the school day.
• Ability to lift instructional materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to supervise students in classrooms, playgrounds, cafeterias, and during school activities.

Work Environment

• Public elementary school setting.
• Regular collaboration with teachers, administrators, specialists, parents, and community partners.
• Participation in after-school meetings, parent conferences, professional development, and school events as required.

This version reflects responsibilities and qualifications commonly expected for elementary teachers in Ohio public school districts, including Ohio licensure, Ohio Learning Standards, Ohio's State Tests, the Resident Educator program, BCI/FBI background checks, and current literacy initiatives such as the Science of Reading.