• Job Description

  Req#: 5811
  Position Type:
  Teaching - High School
  
  
  Date Posted:
  4/21/2025
  
  
  Location:
  the Dome
  (High-Needs School)
  
  
  Date Available:
  2025-26 SY
  
  
  Closing Date:
  04/28/2025
  
  
  District:
  Springfield City Schools
  Current 7-12 licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education
  Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate in professional development sessions
  Be willing to serve on teams
  Have the ability to relate to and teach students with diverse backgrounds
  Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role
  Previous experience in an urban setting, not required
  Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
  Managing an organized and professional classroom that is conducive to learning and the development of the whole child.
  Fostering a cooperative and respectful partnership with families and encouraging parent involvement through classroom observations and volunteer opportunities.
  Maintaining close relationships with parents, communicating on a regular basis, specifically in regards to at-risk students.
  Actively engaging at-risk students in the learning process; planning and using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
  Recognizing the needs of individual students and the entire group and offering support and flexibility as needed.
  Working as part of a cooperative and diverse team of educators and administrators to carry out the goals of our District.
  Utilizing technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
  Participating in professional development activities that are aligned with district and building goals, assigned subject content and the varied needs of students.
  Who We Are:
  The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking an Online Program Teacher at the Dome for the 2024-2025 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!
  
  Student Environment: Springfield Online is a hybrid learning center combining in person interaction with an online curriculum for middle and high school students. SPOL offers an opportunity for students to engage with instructors in a small classroom setting with individualized instruction and the advantage of working from home on a schedule of your choice. We offer two, three hour in person sessions to meet half of the required 30 hours per week of engagement with the curriculum. We use the Edmentum platform to deliver instruction. The staff monitors hours of engagement outside the classroom and maintains a close working relationship with student families. Students are required to put in 15 hours of engagement with the curriculum at home. The 30 hours of course work per week is used to calculate attendance.
  
  Coursework:
  Students will be enrolled in grade level online academic courses with a focus on meeting all grade level requirements for graduation. Participation in online grade-level coursework will be monitored and supported by a Springfield City School District teacher. The teacher of this position may also assist with the Springfield Alternative Placement Program (APP) position.
  As a Teacher you are required to:
  • Current 7-12 licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education
  • Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate in professional development sessions
  • Be willing to serve on teams
  • Have the ability to relate to and teach students with diverse backgrounds
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role
  Preferred qualifications:
  • Previous experience in an urban setting, not required
  As a Teacher you will:
  • Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
  • Managing an organized and professional classroom that is conducive to learning and the development of the whole child.
  • Fostering a cooperative and respectful partnership with families and encouraging parent involvement through classroom observations and volunteer opportunities.
  • Maintaining close relationships with parents, communicating on a regular basis, specifically in regards to at-risk students.
  • Actively engaging at-risk students in the learning process; planning and using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
  • Recognizing the needs of individual students and the entire group and offering support and flexibility as needed.
  • Working as part of a cooperative and diverse team of educators and administrators to carry out the goals of our District.
  • Utilizing technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
  • Participating in professional development activities that are aligned with district and building goals, assigned subject content and the varied needs of students.
  What We Offer:
  As a contracted employee,Teachers work 183 days per year and 7.25 hours per day.
  
  Starting salary is $43.816.00 with increases for additional education and experience.
  
  Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.
  All employees receive professional development
  
  Salary details available below in the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotitated agreement:
  Springfield Education Association (SEA)
  
  *** Special Note: $1,600.00 Anuual Longevity Bonus awared to the successful candidate!!
  
  
  

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