JOB BOARD LISTING

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The Ridgemont Local School District is accepting applications for the following position the 2023-2024 school year:

3-12 Band and Choir Teacher

Ridgemont is looking for someone who is passionate about the following beliefs:

• The learning experience should be centered on student ownership.
• collaboration among teaching partners empowers and guides us, and
  makes us unafraid to innovate.
• in the freedom to fail and grow as we explore new ways to think and do.
• service is our tool to instill a productive connection with the community
  and provides meaningful life experiences for our staff and students.
• rigorous academics are foundational to collaboration, innovation, and
  service which cause us to explore boundaries and redefine them.
• our staff and students bring value to the world and should always be
  treated with the highest integrity

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators. 
•  Valid state department of education license/certificate as determined at the time of              appointment.
•  Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadline
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative
  guidelines/procedures.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for
  decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision-making skills. Interprets information
  accurately. Evaluates options thoroughly. Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
• NOTE: The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
• B.C.I. Background Check
• State of Ohio Teacher Certificate/License Valid P-12 Music
• Apply to: Email Letter of Interest and Resume’ to Nick Stuck, 6-12 Principal nick.stuck@ridgemont.k12.oh.us
  

Essential Functions:

1. Teaches assigned classes/subject matters as scheduled. Plans and implements
appropriate lesson plans aligned with state standards/district curriculum goals.

• Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents and staff.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy. Organizes subject content and learning goals. Prepares instructional materials. Arranges the classroom for instruction.
• Uses a variety of assessments to evaluate learning styles and academic needs of students.
• Develops educational experiences and varies instructional techniques to effectively engage and advance student learning. Sustains educational environments that promote high levels of student learning/achievement. Actively collaborates with staff. Shares effective instructional strategies.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.
•  Collaborates with staff to identify/resolve problems that impede student participation in appropriate learning activities. Helps ensure assessment procedures support non-biased planning activities.
• Follows district protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and referral sources.
• Provides opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment.
•  Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students better understand themselves, make appropriate choices and grow
  academically. Promotes cultural awareness, self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking and creativity skills.
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports.
• Proctors state/district testing activities as directed. Upholds mandated security procedures.
• Requests a student evaluation when a learning need is evident. Assists with the multi-factored
  evaluation (MFE) process. Meets mandated paperwork time lines.
• Plans/implements student intervention strategies that produce tangible evidence-based benefits within specified time-frames. Monitors intervention efficacy to improve outcomes
• Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
  

2. Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public
image.

• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities.
• Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Pursues the continuous advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as an information resource.

• Actively participates in staff meetings, conferences and other required school activities.
• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.
• Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity.

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.

• Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments.
• Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements.
• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.

5. Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps manage/eliminate risks.

• Intervenes to prevent/stop bullying and inappropriate student behavior.
• Provides appropriate supervision. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for acceptable student
  behavior.
• Reports suspected child abuse/neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Watches for situations that may indicate a problem.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

Working Conditions:

• Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:
• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Orchestra Teacher/Director
Bryan City Schools
Grades 5-12
2023-2024 School Year

Bryan City Schools is seeking an Orchestra director for grade 5-12 Orchestral program.

The Bryan City Schools Music Department has a rich tradition within the school and the community and is a wonderful asset to the BCS arts and educational experience. The strings program has a proud reputation as one of the only, and elite, strings program west of Toledo, and in this corner of Northwest Ohio.

The successful candidate will be joining a strong and dynamic team of music educators. The successful candidate must be organized, able to lead an established program, and continue to grow the program through recruitment and high performance standards.

Instructional duties include:
HS Orchestra
8th grade Orchestra
7th grade Orchestra
6th grade Orchestra
5th grade Orchestra
HS Alternative Strings ensemble

Job expectations/duties continued:
Solo and ensemble
State contest
Pit Orchestra Director for the Spring Musical

All music education backgrounds may apply, but preference will be given to those with an educational focus on strings.

Posting will remain open until filled.

Applicants should go to the district website located at https://www.bryan.k12.oh.us/ and then click on the employment tab located at the top of the page.