2023-2024 Ms- Grade 8 Science Teacher

ABOUT US:

At Columbus City Schools, we strive to make sure each student is highly-educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community - but we can't do it without you!

As an award-winning school district in the award-winning city of Columbus, Ohio, we are proud of the work our more than 10,000 employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) do every day to change the lives of our students. With more than 51,000 students located in over 100 different schools around the city of Columbus, we know there's a position that's right for you.

RISE UP and apply to our exciting and impactful position detailed below!

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

Salary: We offer competitive salaries for our employees.

Benefits: Columbus City Schools is proud to offer competitive, affordable, and holistic benefits to our certificated employees. We offer strong medical and dental benefits, along with free vision. CCS employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, free life insurance starting at $50,000, and even pet insurance!

REPORTS TO:

Principal

SUPPORT RELATIONSHIPS:

Works cooperatively with staff members to develop and implement effective educational programs and to deliver appropriate services to students.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement.
• Uses content scope and sequence in planning.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards.
• Encourages student attendance.
• This list is representative of a teacher's duties/responsibilities and may not contain all requirements.
• Follows established discipline procedures.
• Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning and accommodates individual learning differences.
• Communicates with parents and provides feedback on student work.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with the school mission.
• Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school.
• Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field.
• Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning.
• Organizes teaching strategies to maximize allocated instructional time to increase student learning.
• Follows grading policies and regulations and maintains accurate and complete students' records.
• Communicates effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis.
• Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Monitors student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives.
• Provides curricula required by the City School district.
• Performs assigned duties and is punctual with reports, grades, records and reporting to work.
• Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members.
• Implements programs of study
• Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Prepares and implements lesson plans to teach instructional objectives.
• Utilizes instructional management systems models that increase student learning.
• Sets high positive expectations for student performance.
• Encourages and acknowledges individual student accomplishments and appropriate behavior.
• Meets professional responsibilities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license issued by the Ohio Department of Education that grade level and subject matter for this specific position.
Proper endorsements as required.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals can perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.