2026-2027 3rd Grade Teacher

Licking Heights School District•Pataskala, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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 well-rounded and socially responsible citizens. We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education from 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.
Embrace high-performance 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
Align teaching strategies with the learning styles of students.
Implement evidence-based instructional strategies that produce quantifiable benefits within well-defined time frames.
Develop lesson plans consistent with start learning standards and district curriculum goals.
Include objectives, procedures for attaining objectives, a plan for evaluation and some estimate of time allotments in lesson plans.
Give assistance to all pupils in their studies.
Demonstrate a competent knowledge of the subject matter and an understanding of the connections between the past, present, and future content being taught.
Follow and/or prepare a daily time schedule within minimum levels of instruction which has been approved by the principal and communicated to secretaries/building staff.
Provide leadership for the advancement of best practices and academic standards.
Implement initiatives that support continuous improvement in student participation and achievement.
Provide timely feedback.
Keep current with standards and practices associated with work duties.
Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
Protects district property.
Take precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
Become familiar with, and follow the instructions outlined in the in the teacher handbook prepared by the building principal.

Nice To Haves

PK teacher requires dual licensure for Special Education requirements: Intervention Specialist & PK-3.

Responsibilities

Planning educational experiences for pupils that are both continuous and flexible.
Assembling and organizing resources in relation to student needs.
Proctoring mandated testing activities and upholding test security procedures.
Directing learning activities toward the fulfillment of the goals of their established curriculum, communicating these goals and instructional procedures to students.
Developing lesson plans consistent with start learning standards and district curriculum goals.
Ensuring student lists, lesson plans, and teaching materials are readily available for substitute teachers.
Employing varied styles of teaching and evaluation to facilitate student understanding, and to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Giving assistance to all pupils in their studies.
Demonstrating a competent knowledge of the subject matter and an understanding of the connections between the past, present, and future content being taught.
Developing methods and incorporating available materials and equipment for the level of student being taught, communicating challenging learning expectations to each student.
Ensuring that all assigned classroom time is utilized toward the fulfillment of academic goals.
Providing a highly structured learning environment.
Using formative and summative assessments to track student progress and providing timely feedback.
Developing mutually respectful relationships with colleagues and functioning as part of a cohesive team.
Helping to ensure the accuracy and privacy of confidential information.
Maintaining a professional appearance and wearing work attire appropriate for the position.
Sustaining an acceptable attendance record and consistently complying with established work schedules.
Maintaining open/effective communications and serving as a reliable information source.
Supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and using tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly.
Pursuing opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency, keeping current with standards and practices associated with work duties, and updating skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
Keeping current with emergency preparedness and response procedures, complying with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks, and protecting district property.
Giving 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 learning atmosphere.
Developing, communicating and maintaining consistent classroom discipline strategies which encourage and promote teacher-pupil interaction and mutual respect, rapport, promotes a positive self image, and fosters a sense of self-responsibility.
Communicating clearly and effectively with, and seeking assistance of: students, parents, fellow teachers, administration, the school community, and specialized district or county personnel.
Becoming acquainted with the parents of their students insofar as practical and to contact them in matters concerning their child’s welfare.
Working cooperatively with colleagues.
Keeping academic, attendance, and disciplinary records on each student and making all reports as directed by the principal or superintendent.
Adhering to and supporting all policies of the Board of Education and administrative rules and regulations.
Attending faculty meetings, accepting homeroom or duty assignments, and supervising assemblies during the school day.
Being punctual and present at school and at assigned class periods.
Being responsible for the careful use of all school property and equipment entrusted to them.
Providing for his/her own professional growth through internal/external professional development that is aligned to the district’s goals and individual IPDPs.
Performing such other duties and/or requests as may be directed by the administration.