FOURTH GRADE TEACHER - I PROMISE SCHOOL - 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Akron
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Show/ Hide. Posting Opens: April 15, 2026 Posting Closes: April 25, 2026 The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for a Fourth Grade Teacher, I Promise, Job Code 008, TS 388 (190 Days). Beginning Salary $48,967.10. Collective Bargaining Unit - AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position. Application must be made electronically through Please upload a letter of interest, resum, and a current copy of appropriate license. The Superintendent reserves the right to keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Stephanie Davis, Principal, at 330-761-1516. SCHOOL DESCRIPTION: This school, grades 1-8, is a partnership between Akron Public Schools and the Le. Bron James Family Foundation. Teachers report from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Required:The applicant must have a valid teaching certification/licensure in the state of Ohio and one or more of the following:1-8 teaching certificate 4-9 Licensure 4-5 Endorsement. Commiment to the LJFF I Promise Philosphy. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Participate in staff and curriculum development. Use of creative and innovative technology for teaching and learning in the classroom. Use of data to make decisions regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment;Interact with school, partners and community to enhance student learning. Work in teams and participate in professional learning communities Desired:Work with students in a non-traditional, creative and innovative academic program, designing authentic instruction; e.g., problem-based learning, project-based learning, inquire, etc. Successful experience in an urban setting and with various social, cultural and economic student populations;Commitment to educating the whole child while collaborating closely with family. Assist all students to meet or exceed 21st centuray knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards;Articulate what students should know and be able to do, while working to help students achieve;Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objective to students;Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student and show written evidence of preparation upon request to immediate supervisor;Partner with business and community organizations to create authentic learning experiences;Develop reasonable expectations of classroom procedures adn positive outcomes;Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees and engage in team building activites as required;Work closely with the building principal to collaboratively lead the school through a shared decision-making process;Design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills and literacies, through, but not limited to, collaboration, problem-based learning and inquiry;Organize and plan for learning based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals;Assist in the planning for intervention and remediation in the areas of math, science and literacy for all students who have not mastered the content standards and implement appropriately;Develop and implement differentiated instructional strategies for each student\s academic growth;Use technology to develop student content knowledge and skills so students know how to lern, think critically, solve problems, use information, communicate, innovate, create and collaborate;Proficient in using technology as an instructional, management, grading, and parent communication tool;Use continuous, authentic and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence-based and use them to improve instruction, student learning and for feedback, including progress reports;Be flexible, resourceful and innovative while effectively managing the design and execution of leraning experiences, both formal and informal;Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;Create a classroom environment tht is conducive to learning, fosters engagement, self-motivation, student self-direction and positive social interaction while incorporating partners and staff members on an ongoing basis;Provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the students;Work closely with students and parents to guide students through school and future education and career choices;Model the teaching expectations that students are to accomplish;Contribute to and participate in ongoing professional development, including working with colleagues in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model;Maintain and improve professional competence;Use evidence-based and best practices to inform instruction and to work with collegues;Work collaboratively to improve instruction and learning while sharing the responsibility for outcomes with school and community;Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relations ships with students;Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal IF YOU REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL SERVICES (SUCH AS INTERPRETER, BRAILLE OR LARGE PRINT, OR WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS) COVERED UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-336, SECTION 102, PLEASE CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT 330-761-2935. IF YOU ARE USING A TTY/ TTD, PLEASE CALL THE OHIO RELAY SERVICE 1-800-750-0750. AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND TRANSGENDER IDENTIITY), DISABILITY, AGE, RELIGION, MILITARY STATUS, ANCESTRY OR GENETIC INFORMATION (COLLECTIVELY, PROTECTED CLASSES).