K-5 Teacher-ToPFA

Performance Academies•Toledo, OH

About The Position

Performance Academies seeks a dynamic, dedicated, and highly qualified classroom teacher to provide academically rigorous, supportive instruction that promotes student engagement, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. The teacher is expected to use Performance Academies’ resources exclusively in designing and delivering instruction, aligning curriculum delivery with the academy’s mission of excellence in education. The role includes planning and delivering standards-aligned instruction across Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies; differentiating instruction for diverse student needs; using assessment data to monitor progress and personalize learning; and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom. The teacher works with colleagues, school leaders, students, and families to support academic achievement, student well-being, and the school community. The position also involves participating in professional development, meetings, enrollment activities, and school events, and carrying out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution.
Valid state certification in Education or the ability to obtain certification.
Proven success working with K–8 students in a classroom, particularly in diverse and inclusive environments.
Strong understanding of child development, pedagogical theory, and best practices in education.
Proficiency with digital tools and platforms related to classroom instruction and assessment.
Commitment to using Performance Academies’ instructional resources exclusively in curriculum delivery.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to make sound educational decisions.
Ability to work in a diverse educational setting and understand the community and student demographics.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technology-related components.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks consistently to meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain positive interactions with students, staff, and parents.
Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Encourage daily attendance through engaging instruction and communication with students and families.
Deliver high-quality, standards-aligned lessons using only the resources, online programs, and instructional materials provided by Performance Academies.
Set appropriate learning goals, align lessons with state standards, and address students’ achievement levels.
Use differentiated instruction and interventions to support diverse learning needs.
Participate in student retention, recruitment, and enrollment efforts at the request of the Principal or Superintendent.
Use data and assessment to personalize instruction, help students fill learning gaps, and monitor their growth.
Develop lesson plans from the approved curriculum using varied techniques, visual aids, creative projects, and technology.
Provide balanced instruction in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, emphasizing inquiry-based and experiential learning.
Use curriculum maps and pacing guides when planning lessons.
Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies.
Maintain accurate documents, schedules, and student work samples, and provide them to the Principal or Superintendent when requested.
Ensure field trip forms and written parent or guardian consent are completed and submitted for each child attending a field trip.
Set challenging learning expectations and implement prescribed Marzano, Marva Collins, and other instructional methods.
Maintain a clean, inviting classroom and implement daily character education, including posting student work.
Apply content knowledge, research-based strategies, and evidence-based instructional practices to help students meet rigorous academic standards.
Monitor and support students’ online use of curriculum resources and provide feedback.
Inform school leaders about activities, progress, obstacles, and successes related to student achievement.
Establish and maintain a positive, respectful classroom environment that promotes academic success and emotional well-being.
Supervise students at all times and ensure children are not left unattended or sent anywhere without adult supervision.
Implement and consistently enforce Performance Academies’ behavioral expectations, routines, Dragon Dollars, PBIS, and discipline policies.
Carry out the school’s mission, vision, and educational goals in daily classroom practices.
Immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Superintendent before contacting Children’s Services or local law enforcement.
Promote equity, inclusion, and integrity in interactions with students, parents, and colleagues, and foster students’ social and emotional development.
Follow the policies in the staff and student handbooks and code of conduct.
Monitor student understanding, provide adequate feedback, and adjust instructional activities as needed.
Clearly communicate and post student expectations and goals, and explain lesson objectives and instructional procedures.
Ensure lesson content is comprehensible and encourage students to extend their thinking through multiple levels of depth of knowledge.
Use classroom instructional time effectively and meet established academic achievement targets, including at least one year of academic growth based on value-added assessments and, in state-tested grades, acceptable passage rates of at least 60% in all subjects taught.
Complete and send home an incident report within 24 hours for any student injury, without including other students’ names.
Collaborate with teachers, instructional coaches, and support staff on interdisciplinary units, projects, TBTs, and BLTs.
Participate in ongoing professional development, school-wide events, faculty meetings, committees, and in-service training before and during the school year.
Participate in IAT or IEP meetings for students being evaluated for special services and arrive prepared with required documentation.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, classroom events, and school activities.
Participate in activities to increase school enrollment, parent-teacher conferences, and school outreach activities.
Maintain keys, computers, and school equipment.
Advocate for students, build positive relationships with families, and encourage their involvement in their child’s education.
Adhere to Performance Academies’ policies, procedures, and attendance requirements.
Wear professional attire appropriate for a school setting and follow the staff handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal, or Assistant Principal.