STOW-MUNROE FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Student Success Teacher File 315

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective:

Provides daily learning experiences to help students be successful while navigating the transition to, and success in, high school. Provides strategies to successfully navigate the school/life balance. Provide students a single point of contact for most freshmen and other targeted students. Serves as part of the Student Success Unit with other identified colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Holds and maintains required state teacher credential in mathematics, science, English, social studies, intervention

specialist school counseling OR school social worker credential preferred.

2. Mathematics or science classroom experience preferred.

3. Three (3) years of work experience at the ninth-grade and/or tenth-grade levels in core content areas within the last

three (3) years.

4. Has experience in program development and management.

5. Has experience in teacher leadership that encompasses liaising between teachers, counselors, and administrators.

6. Able to effectively manage large groups of students (up to approximately 360 weekly) to

ensure student safety and effective classroom management.

7. Knowledge, experience, and execution of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework at the high school level.

8. Knowledge, experience, and execution of positive behavior intervention and support

(PBIS) framework at the high school level.

9. Effective communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

10. Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.

11. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

12. Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings and, in accordance with his/her legal responsibility, help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter, skills, and pedagogy related to success in the ninth-grade year. Organizes content and learning goals that support high levels of student achievement.

• Prepares instructional materials.
• Teaches assigned students and subject matters as scheduled.
• Develops and implements lesson plans aligned to support success in the ninth-grade year.
• Evaluates student academic needs, learning styles, and provides feedback to students on these areas.

• Differentiates instructional techniques to effectively advance student learning.
• Facilitates the integration of new or improved technology in all areas of the curriculum.
• Utilizes formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
• Uses a data-driven approach to analyze student needs.
• Provides effective feedback to students.
• Identifies alternative approaches/accommodations as needed (e.g., differentiated curricula,equipment adaptations, extended time, study guides, reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).

• Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning.
• Helps develop and implement evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
• Advocates for all students.
• Understands what each student needs to be successful in the school environment.
• Able to individualize interactions for student’s social, emotional, and academic needs.
• Observes student demeanor.
• Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically.
• Promotes creativity, critical thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct, and self-reliance skills.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance.
• Prepares progress reports.
• Regularly communicates academic, behavioral, and social-emotional related matters to parents.

• Proctors state and district testing activities.
• Upholds mandated security procedures.
• Identifies alternative assessment methods when warranted.
• Ensures student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers, counselors, school psychologists, resource officer, and other applicable agencies to obtain qualitative student data.
• Participates as a member of weekly MTSS meetings and quarterly Ready High School

Network meetings, as well as other meetings deemed appropriate to the skills, knowledge, and data of this course and/or

other meetings as necessary to support the academic success of the student.

• Facilitates a teacher-based team focused on ninth-grade courses and student support.
• Coordinates intervention programming with school counselors and administration.
• Liaises with school-based mental health.
• Collects and analyzes data and makes recommendations to high school administrators to improve the program.
• Comfortable making presentations to stakeholders related to data analysis and trends.
• Provides support for organization and regulation of executive functioning skills.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings including the responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

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

• Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.

• Contributes to an effective working environment.
• Performs all aspects of the job.
• Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Participates in the development of best practices and the advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy.
• Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent, human beings.

• Instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

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  Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Prepares and maintains accurate records.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques.
• Respects diversity.
• Resolves issues tactfully.

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  Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

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  Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety. Helps supervisors manage risks.

• Implements effective pupil management procedures.
• Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct.
• Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior.
• Complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse, or neglect.

• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.

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  Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.

Working Conditions:

Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must comply with applicable workplace safety regulations, health laws, and district protocols if duties involve any of the following situations:

• Encounters with angry, rude, and/or unpleasant individuals.
• Exposure to airborne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, Equipment vibrations, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors, and/or slippery/uneven surfaces.

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases.
• Exposure to weather conditions and/or temperature extremes.
• Extensive standing/sitting. Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.

• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in proximity to vehicular traffic.
• Performing difficult tasks that require dexterity, physical strength, and stamina.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces, and/or under diminished lighting.

Workday coincides with the teacher work hours at the high school.

The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties. Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures, and current contractual agreements.