Ohio Department of Education - Columbus, OH
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Oakstone Community School (OCS) promotes the education of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) by providing an innovative and individualized program. Focus is on empirically-based curriculum, instructional strategies, and behavior techniques which enable students to develop necessary academic precursor and self-management skills. Along with academics, related services and fine arts, focus is on reducing the impact of the core deficits area. Students learn and work collaboratively within the school community as they develop respect for themselves and others in a school that provides a unique, dynamic, and interactive environment concentrating on the strengths of each student as they gain academic competency and develop personal responsibility. OCS is a family-centered school that believes in the importance of the parent-teacher partnership and high levels of parent involvement in all aspects of the school. Oakstone Community School is a small public school located in Columbus, OH that specifically serves a small population of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders of varying academic ability levels. We are looking for a dedicated professional who knows how to teach in an engaging and interactive way and excels at one-on-one communication. The ideal candidate is a licensed educator in the State of Ohio who can work well under pressure, and is able to quickly assess student concerns and help students understand difficult topics.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct lessons.
- Manage students' behavior in the class.
- Maintain a safe and efficient classroom environment.
- Evaluate students' work and progress.
- Communicate with parents.
- Assess student needs and recommend appropriate interventions when needed.
- Develop lesson plans in accordance with school policy.
Requirements
- Licensed educator in the State of Ohio.
- Ability to teach in an engaging and interactive way.
- Strong one-on-one communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Quick assessment of student concerns.
