Small Group Instructor (1)

Part-time position for the 2026-2027 school year, 5.8 hours per day, no benefits.

About the role

Plan, develop, schedule, and implement the remedial reading (and sometimes remedial math) educational program for students identified with such needs. Evaluate and revise the programs as appropriate. Actively involved in student, colleague, and parent communications and relations.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety of students
• Teach and evaluate students using sound instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Maintain accurate records as required
• Take necessary 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
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades
• Attend meetings and in-services per contract
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and staff
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Refer students with suspected disabilities according to building/district protocol
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study approved by the Board of Education
• Assist in identifying students who qualify for services
• Provide appropriate intervention for qualifying students
• Communicate and work closely with regular classroom teachers while developing each student's intervention program
• Work with students individually, in small groups, and/or in co-taught classrooms
• Assist students with their tasks; read to students; conduct activities that reinforce previous teaching
• Assist students with programmed materials
• Promote good social relationships between students
• Assist in the administration of standardized assessments (for example, DIBELS)
• Participate in intervention assistance team meetings
• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
• Refer attendance, health, academic, and psychological/emotional concerns or problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license (current/valid teaching license required)
• Reading Endorsement preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• 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
• General computer skills

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly students