Teacher

Summary/Objective
The Teacher provides the students under his/her direct supervision with a quality educational program appropriate for their ability, subject, growth, and personal characteristics. The Teacher’s role is to create an inviting and effective learning environment that supports student achievement and personal development in alignment with Summit Academy Management’s mission and instructional design.

Instructional Skills/Abilities
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of instruction by:

? Effectively planning for instruction.

? Following Summit Academy’s Instructional Design.

Classroom Management
Support a positive learning environment by:

? Establishing and maintaining positive rapport with students and staff.

? Implementing the PBIS Behavior System.

Professional Attitude and Relationships
Maintain professional relationships by:

? Interacting in a professional manner with Summit Academy staff.

? Demonstrating a positive attitude towards colleagues, students, parents/guardians, special service personnel, support staff, administrators, and visitors/public.

Professional Growth
Commit to professional development by:

? Participating in professional improvement activities.

? Participating in the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES).

Personal Characteristics
Demonstrate professionalism by:

? Maintaining professional behavior at all times.

? Dressing professionally in accordance with school standards.

Competencies

? Strong organizational and communication skills.

? Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and school business.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional school environment and routinely uses standard office and classroom equipment.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and drive. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position follows the School/Teacher calendar and may require work outside of standard operating hours.

Travel
Travel may be required for professional development, training, or meetings.

Required Education and Experience

? Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree.

? Appropriate criminal background clearance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Preferred Education and Experience

? Demonstrated knowledge of Ohio’s Learning Standards and model curriculum.

? Experience with diverse learners and students with disabilities.

Other Duties
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and may change at any time with or without notice. All other responsibilities as set forth by the School Director and CEO of Summit Academy Management.