Elementary Teacher

• Plan and deliver instruction using the most efficient and effective methodology
• Employ best practices strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition and memory.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Implement the approved-course curriculum.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote each student’s educational, physical and social development.
• Meet with parents and/or guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and a positive self-image.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Utilize preventive discipline methodology with students.
• Consult with other school staff as necessary to complete the functions of the position.
• Complete written reports and assigned administrative tasks related to these functions, such as student’s progress in educational, physical and social development.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Imagine Schools Six Measures of Excellence in the execution of duties.
• Model positive character virtues and habits. Assist students in developing positive moral and performance character attributes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal/School Leader.

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Licenses & Certifications: State certification and endorsement in assigned area.
• Experience: 1-2 years of successful teaching experience.

• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills; ability to perform independently.
• Ability to remain pleasant and helpful under sometimes-stressful circumstances.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask when necessary.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and statutes and theory and practice of student learning styles.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and constructively with other staff, students and parents in a multicultural environment.

• Bachelor's degree with the ability to acquire a substitute license from the Ohio Department of Education

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