Reading Specialist

Classroom Teacher

This position prioritizes external candidates.

ROLE SUMMARY

To provide educational opportunities where students may fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth in a standard classroom or Montessori setting; and to provide instruction that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Cincinnati Public Schools standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / SKILLS:

• Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve state standards.

• Must be able to verbally & physically interact with students as needed.

• Maintains a classroom atmosphere which is safe and conducive to learning.

• Establishes a professional relationship with all assigned students.

• Maintains an open line of communication with parents/guardians using the tools provided by the district including, but not limited to PowerSchool and Cognos.

• Maintains a professional demeanor with students, parents, coworkers and administration.

• Work experience with children in a multi-ethnic situation preferred.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commitment to helping urban students to succeed; with an emphasis on urban schools with diverse socioeconomic levels, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness to spend the time needed to effectively meet the challenges, objectives, and mission of the CPS district.
• Ability to be professional, compassionate, empathetic, and caring dedicated to human growth and development.
• Oversees and maintains a positive academic atmosphere conducive to learning and the safety of students.
• Implements instructional program, and maintains a climate where students are actively engaged in a meaningful and productive learning experiences.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement
• Maintains effective and efficient records of student performance.
• Consistently uses technology for the benefit of students' education.
• Establishes a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for groups and subject areas.
• Accepts responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Supervises students at all times during the school day.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, and honoring schedules.
• Seeks to involve parents, corporations, and the community in the education of youth.
• Participates cooperatively with other teachers and administrators to develop a method of evaluation in conformance with district guidelines.
• Maintains licensure requirements and professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Communicates in a second language when applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree or higher in secondary or elementary education from an accredited college or university.

Licensure: Ohio Teacher license appropriate for subject(s) and grade levels taught.

CONTRACT PROVISIONS

Contract Provisions: 191 days Limited Contract

Salary: Certificated Classroom Teacher per CFT Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT) agreement

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources.

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER