Position: High School Teacher
Reports To: Building Principal
Salary Schedule / Grade: Refer to DEA Salary Schedule
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A Status: Exempt
Tentative Start Date: 8/1/2024
SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning, employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students including strategies to meet diverse student needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clearly communicate learning objectives to students.
Create engaging lessons aligned with pacing guidelines and district curriculum to drive the growth and development of students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and interests.
Use student data from formative and summative assessments to plan instructional delivery.
Participate in teacher-based teams to analyze data and adapt instruction to impact student learning.
Utilize reflective practices to improve instructional approaches and adapt to changes in learning methods.
Implement the District’s classroom management strategies and program.
Establish and maintain positive rapport with students, parents, and other staff
Attend Staff meetings and professional development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Valid Ohio teaching license for the appropriate content area and grade level
Experience working in urban education
Understanding of the importance of literacy- and language-based approaches to teaching content area
Knowledge of differentiated instruction and intervention strategies
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and or child/development principles
Ability and willingness to utilize technology in the enhancement of student learning
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, stoop, and climb stairs
Occasionally lift and/or move lightweight items up to 40 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a classroom setting
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
Work may be subject to frequent interruptions
Some assignments are subject to completion within strict timelines
Periodic travel for meetings, professional development activities, and work assignments
The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.