Job description

POSITION TITLE: Teacher- In-Person

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt

Location/Campus: Mansfield, Galion, Marion, Delaware, Cardington, Mt Vernon or Newark

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree and appropriate coursework in content area to be taught
• Ohio Department of Education licensure as a teacher in a specific field and grade band.
• Submission of professional application materials.
• Prior experience working with students preferred

CONTRACT: Employment contract is contingent upon availability of funding; contract days determined by the school district; other terms and conditions of employment as per the School Board policies and procedures.

SALARY: Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education.

DESCRIPTION: The educator is the primary instructional delivery person in the lab. Student achievement and growth are primarily dependent on the work and efforts of the lab teacher. The position is demanding, varied and complex. The lab teacher must be a relationship builder, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be well trained in content knowledge and research-based teaching strategies.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach assigned classes at a proficient level based upon the Goal Digital Academy standards of professional practice.
• Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Adheres to all standards established by Teachers Standards set forth by the State of Ohio.
• Adhere to all Ohio Administrative Rules related to licensed educators.
• Attend work regularly. This is to include 6 staff meetings, online IEP meetings, and graduation
• Grade submitted work on a regular basis.
• Return emails and phone calls within a 24-hour period
• Focus on making learning visible through effective student engagement.
• Work cooperatively with other team members to improve the instructional program.
• Effectively use technology to support effective instruction and student learning.
• Evaluate and differentiate student progress and adapt individual programs to meet student needs.
• Implement Goal Digital Academy’s curriculum with rigor, purpose, and planning.
• Implement teaching practices that align with how students learn.
• Serve on District and school committees and councils as necessary
• Report issues to authorities as necessary, child abuse, human trafficking, suspicious activity etc.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor
• Serve as a mentor for an assigned group of students. Mentors are expected to make weekly contact in an effort to build and maintain relationships with students and their families. Weekly contact should include grades, attendance, important school events and support needed for academic success

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA
• Knowledge of Ohio’s Academic Content Standards
• Knowledge of current testing programs and state mandated assessment tools
• Knowledge of current educational issues and best practices
• Knowledge of community agencies that can support students and families
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques
• Knowledge of problem solving processes and creative thinking skills
• Ability to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication; proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain accurate student records
• Ability to, plan strategies, and activities to meet individual needs of students
• Ability to evaluate student’s progress through the utilization of established procedures, including state testing assessment data and NWEA Map
• Ability to analyze and interpret assessment data within each assigned course
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, co-workers, administrators, and public
• Ability to work with teachers and students to demonstrate ways of supporting students in the regular classroom
• Ability to work with team to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate program progress and implement changes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk, or hear, and operate a computer and other technology devices.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds (e.g. notebooks, reports). Specific vision duties of this job include close vision.

The noise level in the work environment is relatively quiet but may escalate in group or event settings. The work environment may include exposure to disease and infections.

The employee may be required to deal with students with behavioral risks.

This position may require attendance at meetings outside of regular work hours (e.g. early morning, after school).

This position involves stress as a result of the responsibility to ensure that laws, regulations and procedural rules are followed, the responsibility of dealing with individual student concerns and maintaining student discipline, and the demands of maintaining effective communication with other staff members, students and parents.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment at GOAL Digital Academy.

The employee must complete a satisfactory background check.

The employee shall have a valid driver’s license or available transportation.

The employee’s responsibility is to familiarize him/herself with the GOAL Digital Academy Handbook as well as Board Policy employee expectations.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee.

The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform duties required by the employee’s supervisor and/or Superintendent.

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of incumbent. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of incumbent. This position description is designed to illustrate the minimum requirements of the job. The performance appraisal for this position will evaluate the incumbent’s ability to meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the job.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $28,545.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All public health and safety protocols are being followed as directed by public health department and governor.

Application Question(s):

• This position is in-person reporting to at least one of our 7 learning labs. Are you still interested?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching License, CBI Endorsement preferred (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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