Elementary Teacher

South Range Local Schools Job Title:

Elementary Teacher Posting Deadline:

May 1, 2026

District:

South Range Local Schools Position:

Elementary Teacher Grade Level:

Kindergarten Qualifications:

Valid license in grades P-3, P-5, or 1-8 from the

Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Salary:

Per negotiated agreement

Starting Date:

2026-2027 school year

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING

Makes short and long-range plans Correlates individual instructional objectives with school and district goals Adheres to principles of growth and development in planning Plans lessons using the sequence of skills in the adopted curriculum Has an ongoing program to diagnose and assess needs and progress of individual students Plans for individual differences Adjusts physical environment to accommodate variety in learning situations Cooperates with others in planning lessons Manages time efficiently Organizes well Keeps accurate records Is attentive to and responds to conditions that affect the health and safety of students Organizes work so that substitute teachers can function with minimal difficulty Keeps area of responsibility (e.g. classroom) neat, orderly, and organized

MOTIVATING LEARNERS

Motivates by positive feedback, praise, and rewards Is responsive to the needs, aptitudes, talents, and learning styles of students Develops learning activities that are challenging to students Provides opportunities for student expression in music, drama, and other artistic forms in classes where that is appropriate Stimulates students to participate in class discussions and activities Endeavors to generate sense of enthusiasm among students

RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS

Uses available pertinent information about students and maintains the confidentiality of it Shows concern for students as individuals Promotes an open educationally appropriate atmosphere Helps students develop positive self-concepts Encourages students to define realistic goals for themselves Is sensitive to the career needs of students where appropriate Shows concern for students who have personal problems or handicaps Encourages students to strive for high achievement Enables students to make worthwhile contributions in class Utilizes the resources of pupil-personnel-staff services Makes self available for conferences with students Guides students in the observance of democratic principles Promotes and exhibits positive behavior patterns for students Manages behavior problems on an individual basis Has good rapport with students Is consistent and fair in dealing with students Shows warmth and understanding in dealing with students Shares concerns regarding students with colleagues and parents Supervises pupils during assigned duty periods

UTILIZING RESOURCES

Is aware of the uses and variety of available resources Uses physical school environment (both building and grounds) to support learning activities Adapts available resources to individual needs of students Uses the services of specialists available in the selection and utilization of resources Keeps accurate inventory of textbooks, equipment, and other special material assigned to him/her Utilizes technological resources that are available

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES

Encourages students to think Uses a variety of teaching techniques Uses a variety of instructional materials Varies opportunity for creative expression in classes where appropriate Conducts stimulating class discussions on appropriate subjects Encourages the development of individual interests and creative activities Uses appropriate evaluative techniques to measure student progress Enables students to share in carrying out classroom activities Communicates with students individually and/or in groups Shows flexibility in carrying out teaching activities Creates an atmosphere of mutual respect between students and teacher Enables students to learn how to work independently and in groups Monitors the progress of students Understands and effectively uses a hierarchy of questioning skills Uses technological resources that are available

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND RESPONSIBILITY

Participates in the development and implementation of school policies and procedures Maintains good professional rapport with colleagues Keeps self-sufficiently up to date in areas of specialization to teach the adopted curriculum Takes advantage of in-service education opportunities Participates in school and system wide committees Supervises the behavior of pupils when he/she is on school property or at school sponsored events Shares ideas, materials, and methods with professional colleagues Shares in the evaluation of the effectiveness of educational program Consults with teachers, supervisors, administrators and other specialists available to the teacher to improve the teaching/learning process Is on time for classes and assigned duties Follows school rules, board policies and administrative directives Interprets school programs to parents and to the community as opportunities occur Maintains professional attitude and demeanor with respect to all school functions and activities

RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARENTS

Is amenable to parents who visit the classes of their children Conducts constructive parent conferences Interprets learning programs to parents Stresses a positive approach in parent relations Maintains confidentiality in relations with parents Misc.

Info:

Anyone who is properly licensed/certified to teach in grades P-3, P-5, or 1-8 from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and is interested in applying for the position should do so in writing to the superintendent. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume and credentials to:

Attn:

Dr.

Jarred Zapolnik, Superintendent Address:

11375 Columbiana-Canfield RD, Canfield, Ohio 44406 or email: jzapolnik@southrange.org