6th Grade Math/SS Teacher - Warder Park Wayne Elementary School
On-site · Springfield, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
As a Teacher you are a licensed educator driving 6th-grade instruction within Warder Park Wayne Elementary School, developing lesson plans and using multiple instructional approaches to meet diverse learning needs. The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues and families, ongoing assessments to tailor instruction, celebration of student strengths, and adherence to district and Ohio Department of Education programs, including SEL support, 1:1 initiatives, and YouMedia Center activities. Responsibilities include engaging students with hands-on, innovative teaching methods; maintaining records and reporting progress; coordinating with paras, school nurses, mental health staff, and counselors to ensure a safe, student-centered environment; and participating in professional development and district-level planning. The position requires current Ohio teaching licensure, and either possession of or active pursuit of The Reading Endorsement or Praxis 5203. The district expects flexibility in scheduling, teamwork, and enthusiasm for student growth, with contracted 183 days per year at 7.25 hours per day and salary aligned to the SEA-negotiated agreement.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
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