2025-2026 Elementary STEM Teacher

Licking Heights Board of Education

FOR THESCHOOL YEAR FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

STEM Teacher

Must possess or be eligible for an appropriate Ohio Department of Education
Teaching License

How To Apply:
You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a resume and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name address phone and email address.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school districts student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) military status ancestry or age in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.

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Job Description

POSITION: Elementary STEM Teacher

RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal

INTRODUCTION:

At Licking Heights Local Schools our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies ensures that every student thrives academically socially and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities fostering wellrounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools staff members must embody a range of skills including:

Passion for education and student wellbeing.

Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.

Effective mentoring and guidance for students.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Continuous learning and professional development.

Forwardthinking planning and strategic decisionmaking.

Openness to twoway communication and community engagement.

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction providing ongoing professional development aligned with our districts vision and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school career and life.

JOB GOAL: To participate as a member of the instructional team and to direct learning activities of students in the attainment of subject school and system objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in education form an accredited college or university or equivalent.

Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license.

Meet the applicable requirements of a highly qualified teacher defined by ODEW. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

Embrace highperformance standards (e.g. engagement proficiency resilience etc.

Maintain a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

Active listening collaboration with stakeholders creative problem solving and good time management skills.

PK teacher requires dual licensure for Special Education requirements: Intervention Specialist & PK3.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. INSTRUCTIONAL

A. Planning educational experiences for pupils must both be a continuous and a flexible process. Teachers should:

1. Be aware of pupil records and previous experience.

2. Align teaching strategies with the learning styles of students. Implement evidencebased instructional strategies that produce quantifiable benefits within welldefined time frames.

3. Assemble and organize resources in relation to student needs.

4. Proctor mandated testing activities. Uphold test security procedures.

5. Direct learning activities toward the fulfillment of the goals of their established curriculum communicating these goals and instructional procedures to students.

B. Lesson plans will be used by teachers in order to facilitate preparation. Lesson Plans should:

1. Be available at all times as a guide for teachers principals supervisors and substitute teachers.

2. Develop lesson plans consistent with start learning standards and district curriculum goals.

3. Ensure student lists lesson plans and teaching materials are readily available for substitute teachers.

4. May be submitted weekly to the building principal in accordance with the faculty handbook or negotiated agreement.

5. Include objectives procedures for attaining objectives a plan for evaluation and some estimate of time allotments.

C. Because of the diversity of learning styles and abilities of both teachers and students teachers will:

1. Employ varied styles of teaching and evaluation to facilitate student understanding and to develop critical thinking and problemsolving skills.

2. Give assistance to all pupils in their studies.

3. Demonstrate a competent knowledge of the subject matter and an understanding of the connections between the past present and future content being taught.

4. Develop methods and incorporate available materials and equipment for the level of student being taught communicating challenging learning expectations to each student.

II. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

A. Teachers will ensure that all assigned classroom time is utilized toward the fulfillment of academic goals. Each teacher shall:

1. Follow and/or prepare a daily time schedule with minimum levels of instruction which has been approved by the principal and communicated to secretaries/building staff.

2. Provide a highly structured learning environment.

3. Provide leadership for the advancement of best practices and academic standards. Implement initiatives that support continuous improvement in student participation and achievement.

4. Use formative and summative assessments to track student progress. Provide timely feedback.

5. Develop mutually respectful relationships with colleagues. Function as part of a cohesive team.

6. Help ensure the accuracy and privacy of confidential information.

7. Maintain a professional appearance. Wear work attire appropriate for the position.

8. Sustain an acceptable attendance record. Consistently comply with established work schedules.

9. Maintain open/effective communications. Serve as a reliable information source.

a. Foster goodwill and encourage relationships that enhance public support for the district.

b. Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.

c. Supports equality diversity and inclusion. Uses tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly.

10. Pursues opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency.

a. Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties.

b. Updates skills as needed to use taskappropriate technology effectively.

11. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.

a. Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.

b. Protects district property. Take precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.

12. Give careful attention to the learning environment attending to the physical conditions of the room in matters of health safety and comfort and providing a stimulating leaning atmosphere (all unsatisfactory conditions beyond teacher control shall be reported to the principal or designee).

13. Develop communicate and maintain consistent classroom discipline strategies which encourage and promote teacherpupil interaction and mutual respect rapport promotes a positive self image and fosters a sense of selfresponsibility.

III. PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Communication is the foundation of relationships that ultimately provide the best environment for students. Teachers shall:

1. Demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with and seek assistance of students parents fellow teachers administration the school community and specialized district or county personnel.

2. Become acquainted with the parents of their students insofar as practical and to contact them in matters concerning their childs welfare: use district purchased resources for family communication and engagement.

3. Work cooperatively with colleagues.

B. Due to the necessity of a smoothly operating school environment teachers will:

1. Keep academic attendance and disciplinary records on each student and make all reports as directed by the principal or superintendent.

2. Adhere to and support all policies of the Board of Education and administrative rules and regulations as long as they are consistent with the law and the teacher negotiated agreement.

3. Become familiar with and follow the instructions outlined in the teacher handbook prepared by the building principal.

4. Attend faculty meetings accept homeroom or duty assignments and supervise assemblies during the school day.

5. Be punctual and present at school and at assigned class periods.

6. Be responsible for the careful use of all school property and equipment entrusted to them.

7. Provide for his/her own professional growth through internal/external professional development that is aligned to the districts goals and individual IPDPs.

IV. STEM Specifics

A. Experience/content expertise in Science/Math/Technology/STEM.

B. Cultural strategies that reflect innovation an entrepreneurial spirit inquiry and collaboration with individual accountability.

C. An inclusive mission that supports each child.

D. Opportunities for personalized learning.

E. Flexible and autonomous leadership that communicates a shared vision and that supports innovative instruction.

F. Learning that prepares each child for college and careers in STEM and that preserves disciplinary and interdisciplinary integrity.

G. Authentic problembased learning and design thinking.

H. An integrated innovative curriculum.

I. Dynamic assessment systems that include authentic performancebased assessments.

J. Curricular connections with business and industry providing opportunities and access for success in college and career.

K. Collaborative partnerships with business industry arts and higher education that provide and enhance opportunities for practical and realworld experience.

L. STEMrich formal and informal experiences with the community that are personally relevant to the student.

V. Teachers shall perform such other duties and/or requests as may be directed by the administration as long as they are consistent with the law and the teacher negotiated agreement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are not listed in order of importance and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A. and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday.

Occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue.

Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.

Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults.

Exposure to loud noises.

Many situations that require repetitive hand motion e.g. computer keyboard typing and writing

Consistent requirements to sit stand walk hear see read and speak reach stretch with hands and arms crouch kneel and climb and stoop.

Consistent requirements to lift carry push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds.

EVALUATION: Performance of the teacher will be evaluated by the Building Administrator as assigned by the Superintendent.

REVISED:

Septmber 14 2009

September 12 2024

October 26 2024