This teaching post involves providing high-quality, standards-based instruction to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth in a kindergarten classroom. The role includes continuous professional development and collaboration with colleagues, families, administrators, and stakeholders to ensure student well-being and growth, while upholding professional and ethical standards.
Responsibilities
Prioritize student well-being by fostering a supportive, caring, and responsive classroom environment that addresses each student's academic, social, and emotional needs
Establish clear boundaries and set high expectations for student interactions, behavior, and effort
Uphold and implement school and district regulations, policies, and codes of conduct
Utilize evidence-based strategies (including restorative practices) to build student independence, agency, and self-advocacy
Consistently differentiate instruction, materials, environments, accommodations, and assessments to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds
Employ student-centered instructional approaches that actively engage students in their learning, encourage student voice and choice, and promote ownership of learning outcomes
Develop and implement engaging lessons and lesson plans aligned with the Ohio Learning Standards and district curriculum
Coach and guide students to set clear, challenging, and measurable goals for student learning, ensuring lessons are relevant and rigorous, and promote agency and experiential learning
Encourage students to take ownership of their learning through active engagement, knowledge transfer, and reflective practices designed to facilitate the acquisition, evolution, or creation of new knowledge
Design experiences where students learn key concepts or develop prioritized skills by engaging intellectually, creatively, emotionally, socially, and/or physically
Utilize a variety of research-based instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including students with disabilities, gifted abilities, and those learning English or who speak multiple languages
Use assessment data to inform instructional decisions and differentiate instruction, assessments, physical environment, access, and all tools needed to support the success of diverse learners
Integrate technology effectively into the curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and attendance to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Develop, communicate, and consistently implement processes and routines for classroom behavior, transitions, and daily activities to ensure a safe, structured, and predictable learning environment
Establish and maintain a respectful, safe, and inclusive classroom climate that promotes constructive student engagement, positive personal behavior, and respectful student-to-student relationships
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Foster a culture of high expectations and mutual respect among students
Deliver instruction using research-based strategies and varied methods to meet the needs of all students
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, provide timely feedback, and adjust instruction as needed
Contribute to student growth as measured by approved student growth measures (e.g., value-added data, vendor assessments, student learning objectives)
Reflect on instructional practices and use data to set professional growth goals in alignment with the Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP), Professional Growth Plan goal(s), and other areas of professional development
Implement the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework effectively by analyzing data to identify students in need of additional support
Monitor student progress within each MTSS and adjust interventions as needed based on data
Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade-level and/or department team, intervention specialists, and other support staff in the MTSS problem-solving process
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress, attendance, and intervention data to ensure comprehensive documentation
Demonstrate ethical behavior, integrity, reliability, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth, in alignment with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators and BCSD's Employee Code of Conduct
Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and families to support student growth, behavior, well-being, and achievement, school improvement goals, and implementation of BCSD's Strategic Plan
Participate in professional learning communities, staff meetings, and required professional development
Contribute to the school community by participating in school-wide initiatives, committees, and extracurricular activities
Learn with curiosity
Demonstrate kindness
Embrace equity
Support the values of our strategic and equity plans
Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff
Confidently and tactfully assist people in the midst of stressful, difficult, and challenging situations
Interact positively and supportively with staff, students, families, and the community
Respect the variability of cultures, including but not limited to socioeconomic status, religions, family types, etc.
Follow all safety guidelines under the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code for public school employees, including but not limited to bloodborne pathogens, ethics, fraud, reporting child abuse and neglect, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Superintendent's Designee, or Superintendent
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in education or related subject area
Valid and current Ohio educator license for the grade level and subject area(s) of assignment
Satisfactory criminal background check in accordance with Ohio law
Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent
Nice to have:
Experience with instructional technology, data-driven instruction, and restorative practices
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Commitment to high standards of professional practice and continuous improvement
Certified and experienced in crisis prevention, trauma-informed behavior management, and/or de-escalation intervention
Important Details
Schedule: Must occasionally work nights/extended days due to school functions
Contract: Regular/Full-time
Equipment: Electronic device, copier, printer, scanner, laminator, phone, keys and locking mechanisms on doors, cabinets, windows, etc.
Software: District-employed software, including Google Education software (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Forms, Sheets, and other Google products), and applications or devices used for calculations, dictionary, thesaurus, grammar correction, or other applications accessed for this position
Physical requirements: Must be able to assist others by moving around the school, district grounds, classroom, and learning environments; Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs.; Repetitive hand motion (e.g., keyboard, typing) or voice-to-text
Working conditions: May occasionally be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue; Frequent interruption of tasks to support students, staff, parents/guardians, community members, and visitors; Work in a classroom environment with a moderate level of noise
About the Company
The Bexley City School District Board of Education evaluates teacher performance using the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES), which assesses instructional planning, classroom environment, delivery, assessment, professionalism, and student growth. Employees are expected to remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout their employment.