4th Grade Teacher
On-siteFostoria, Ohio, United States
Fostoria, Ohio, United StatesOn-siteFull Time
Full Time
Job Summary
Teach assigned classes, implement the district's adopted curriculum, and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned to academic standards. Maintain written lesson plans, manage classroom procedures, and use instructional technology to support diverse learners. Assess student progress through multiple data sources, adjust instruction accordingly, and communicate regularly with families and support staff. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance instruction, uphold student safety protocols, and participate in professional learning activities.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Ohio teaching license appropriate for the assigned grade level and subject area
- Meets all Ohio Department of Education and Workforce certification and licensure requirements
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional practices and classroom management strategies
- Ability to support diverse learners and implement instructional interventions when needed
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to effectively use instructional technology and digital learning tools
- Successful completion of all required background checks and district hiring requirements
- Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.)
- Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional planning, and assessment practices
- Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Effectively manages individual, small group, and whole-class interactions
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills and the ability to address conflicts in a constructive manner
- Maintains composure and exercises sound judgment when managing challenging situations
- Demonstrates flexibility, perseverance, and adaptability in meeting student and classroom needs
- Ability to analyze student data and adjust instruction to support student learning
- Effective communication skills when working with students, families, colleagues, and administrators
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including intervention specialists, counselors, and support staff
- Ability to organize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain accurate records
- Ability to use educational technology and district information systems to support instruction and communication
- Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively with students, staff, families, and community members
- Maintains regular attendance and punctuality consistent with district expectations
- Demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Regular interaction with students, staff, families, and community members in a school environment
- Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases, and other health-related risks common to school settings
- Potential interaction with disruptive or unruly individuals
- May work in environments with moderate-to-loud noise levels, typical of school settings
- Duties may require supervision of students in various environments, including classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds, athletic events, field trips, and other school activities
- Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes when supervising students outdoors or during school activities
- Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines
- Duties may include occasional evening or weekend responsibilities such as conferences, meetings, or school events
- May be required to assist with student safety procedures, emergency drills, and crisis response activities consistent with district policies
- Duties may require operating or riding in a vehicle for school-related purposes
- Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, and use hands for instructional and clerical tasks
- Duties may require reaching, stretching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, or climbing
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of instructional materials, equipment, or supplies up to approximately 50 pounds
- Provides direction and guidance to assigned support staff and volunteers as directed by the principal to support effective classroom operations and student learning
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