·         Must hold Ohio Department of Education high school comprehensive or integrated science teaching certificate/license

·         Physics concentration preferred

·         Computer skills needed

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows prescribed curriculum using approved textbooks, workbooks and instructional materials.
• Designs meaningful and sequential instruction and relevant learning activities to meet instructional goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content, pedagogy and knowledge of students' competencies and interests.
• Prepares and uses daily lesson plans and submits to administration in prescribed manner.
• Uses support services and resources to enhance the teaching and learning process.
• Plans the management of allocated budget for daily operations.
• Creates an environment for success and fosters a love of learning while creating an environment where creativity and risk taking are valued and encouraged.
• Assists students in constructing their own learning and holding students responsible for their own behavior.
• Maintains positive classroom management by setting and communicating high, consistent expectations for learning and achievement.
• Practices reinforcement techniques to foster the positive self-image of students.
• Organizes classroom and/or laboratory in a manner which is conducive to learning.
• Provides maintenance and security of the facility and equipment.
• Manages the program/teaching supplies.
• Promotes and maintains a safe environment as defined by district policies and procedures.
• Assures appropriate supervision of students at all times.
• Develops and incorporates performance tasks and projects that call for application of essential and enduring knowledge and skills.
• Adapts learning activities to meet the competency level of each student.
• Incorporates current practices from business, industry and education.
• Communicates expectations to students and parents.
• Clearly identifies and presents learning objectives to students on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Acts in a professional manner at all times and as an effective role model for students.
• Utilizes technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.
• Reflects on and modifies teaching practices based on student learning and achievement.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Participates in Campus Continuous Quality Improvement Process and demonstrates knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process tools.
• Follows prescribed district and campus polices and procedures regarding grades, assessments and other areas as specified by the building management team.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of technology utilized by the district.

Application Process:

Submit resume including experiences and educational preparation.  Three professional recommendations are required.  Applications accepted through July 11, 2008 or until position is filled.

Resumes may be emailed to:  HumanResources@greatoaks.com or faxed to 513-612-3616 or mailed to Great Oaks, Human Resources Department, 3254 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH  45241-1581.

Availability Of Position:    August 2008

Salary Range:                BS-0: $37,218 – BS-10: $59,225

Placement on the salary schedule is commensurate with educational preparation and work experience in the field – 192-day instructional contract.

Equal Opportunity: All Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development educational activities, employment practices, programs and services are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.