• Job Description

  Req#: 1645
  Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Global Language
  
  
  Date Posted:
  3/14/2025
  
  
  Location:
  '); 'Jones Middle School
  
  
  Date Available:
  08/11/2025
  
  
  Bachelor's degree in education with appropriate subject area from four-year college or university
  Appropriate State of Ohio licensure
  Prior teaching experience
  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
  Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
  Basic knowledge of all other subject matter
  Ability to work effectively with others
  Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
  Effective, active listening skills
  Organizational and problem solving skills
  Record keeping skills
  Classroom management skills
  Experience working with children
  Training in varied instructional design
  Computer/word processing skills
  Ensure safety of students
  Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
  Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
  Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
  Maintain accurate and complete records as required
  Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
  Attend parent/teacher conferences
  Distribute course-related assignments
  Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis
  Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
  Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, conferences, and personal telephone calls
  Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
  Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
  Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
  Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty
  Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
  Act as a mentor for teachers new to the district
  Organize various subject-specific programs within assigned building
  Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon
  Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
  Attend meetings and in-services as required
  Refer attendance, health, and psychological/emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
  Interact with public in official capacity when required
  Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested
  Teach students using sound instructional practices
  Collaborate with colleagues
  Attend educational field trips
  Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
  Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
  Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined by the State Department of Education Content Standard, proficiency outcomes and courses of study as approved by the Board of Education
  Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
  Implement instructional strategies that incorporate content standards for subject matter area of expertise
  Promote good public relations
  Serve as a role model for students
  Supervise student teachers
  Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
  Perform other duties as assigned
  Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
  Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
  Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities
  Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
  Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
  Computer
  Calculator
  Telephone
  Subject-specific equipment
  Printer
  TV/DVD player
  Copy machine
  Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
  Occasional interaction among unruly children
  Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
  Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment
  Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district
  UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS
  
  Location: Jones Middle School
  Position: Global Language: French Teacher
  Reports to: Principal
  Employment Status: Regular/Full-time
  FLSA Status: Exempt
  Licensure: 7-12 AYA French; Multi-Age P-12 French
  Description: Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; serve as a role model; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development as mature, capable and responsible adults; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; guide the process toward the achievement of curricular goals
  
  NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
  
  Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in education with appropriate subject area from four-year college or university
  • Appropriate State of Ohio licensure
  • Prior teaching experience
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
  • Basic knowledge of all other subject matter
  • Ability to work effectively with others
  • Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
  • Effective, active listening skills
  • Organizational and problem solving skills
  • Record keeping skills
  • Classroom management skills
  • Experience working with children
  • Training in varied instructional design
  • Computer/word processing skills
  Essential Functions:
  • Ensure safety of students
  • Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
  • Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
  • Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
  • Maintain accurate and complete records as required
  • Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
  • Attend parent/teacher conferences
  • Distribute course-related assignments
  • Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis
  • Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, conferences, and personal telephone calls
  • Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
  • Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
  • Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
  • Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty
  • Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
  • Act as a mentor for teachers new to the district
  • Organize various subject-specific programs within assigned building
  • Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon
  • Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
  • Attend meetings and in-services as required
  • Refer attendance, health, and psychological/emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
  • Interact with public in official capacity when required
  • Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested
  • Teach students using sound instructional practices
  • Collaborate with colleagues
  • Attend educational field trips
  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
  • Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
  • Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined by the State Department of Education Content Standard, proficiency outcomes and courses of study as approved by the Board of Education
  • Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
  • Implement instructional strategies that incorporate content standards for subject matter area of expertise
  Other Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Promote good public relations
  • Serve as a role model for students
  • Supervise student teachers
  • Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
  • Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
  • Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities
  • Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
  • Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
  Equipment Operated:
  • Computer
  • Calculator
  • Telephone
  • Subject-specific equipment
  • Printer
  • TV/DVD player
  • Copy machine
  Additional Working Conditions:
  • Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
  • Occasional interaction among unruly children
  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
  • Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment
  • Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district
  
  Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the district.
  
  The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities.
  
  This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.
  
  
  

• About the company

  Upper Arlington High School is the sole high school in the Upper Arlington City School District in Upper Arlington, Ohio, a northwest suburb of Columbus, Ohio.

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