K-5 Classroom Teacher 2026-2027 (Metro Schools)

Ohio Department of Education•Columbus, OH

41d

About The Position

The elementary school teacher works in collaboration with fellow teaching staff to facilitate student learning in a competency-based environment. The teacher acts as coach and mentor in an inquiry based, STEM learning environment. This teacher is an expert user of electronic communication and is enthusiastic about using existing and emerging technologies to enrich the educational experience of students and the professional environment of the school.

Requirements

P-5 or Middle Childhood 4-9 Licensure

Responsibilities

Design and deliver age appropriate lessons and instruction
Assess student performance
Manage, plan, prepare, and differentiate class activities that facilitate active learning experiences
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Encourage students to develop problem solving skills by working with peers
Take attendance each period and monitor students during outside classroom times
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
Use relevant technology to support instruction
Provide appropriate feedback on work
Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
Build relationships with students, as well as help them develop life skills, positive character traits, and more
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
Help students grow into solid, independent thinking citizens
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
Prepare classroom for class activities
Provide student support, counseling for students with academic problems and provide encouragement
Complete long and short-term planning
Grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments
Make changes to learning plans and activities based on student performance
Provide appropriate feedback on work and provide parents with feedback
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
Analyze collected data and test scores from state exams
Track and report performance to determine if changes need to be made and identify strategies/methods that work
Attend staff meetings to address unique situations or problems with individual students, adapt lesson plans to meet students' needs
Prepare required reports on students and activities
Hold weekly club meeting time
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, clubs, and student organizations
Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings