Who We Are:
The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher at Snyder Park Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year.
We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio.
The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff.
Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography.
We are Wildcats!
As a Teacher you are required to:
Current licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education
Possession of or in the process of applying for The Reading Endorsement or have passed Praxis 5203 (Teaching Reading: Elementary Education)
Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate in professional development sessions
Be willing to serve on teams
Have the ability to relate to and teach students with diverse backgrounds
Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role
As a Teacher you will:
Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
Use multiple approaches to instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
Engages in active, hands-on creative and innovative approaches to help students learn how to improve their skills
Identifies and builds on Student strengths
Embraces, supports, and follows all District enacted programming in the areas of academic, behavioral and emotional support
Facilitates ongoing assessments to determine the starting point for instruction, monitors instructional needs and evaluates student progress
Evaluates, grades, and assesses student work
Maintains class records and record/report grades/progress at the end of the term
Provides instruction to students with varying capabilities and needs with attention to SEL support
Engages in active and innovative approaches to student learning
Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors
Implements an effective program of instruction reflective of the Ohio Department of Education
Interacts with paraprofessionals, nurses, mental health specialists, and/or counselors to provide a safe and student-centered environment
Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors and positive work ethic
Engages in collaborative planning with colleagues, supporting building and District-level programs
Communicates with parents and caregivers to address student/classroom issue
Maintains a professional demeanor, exemplifying responsible leadership as model for students
Manages all situations in a positive and professional manner
Performs other duties as assigned
What We Offer:
As a contracted employee, Intervention Specialist work 183 days per year and 7.
25 hours per day.
Starting salary is $42,957.
00 with increases for additional education and experience.
Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.
All employees receive professional development
Salary details available below in the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotitated agreement:
Springfield Education Association (SEA)
***Special Note: $1,600.
00 Annual Longevity Bonus awarded to the successful candidate!!!