Third Grade Teacher

3rd Grade Teacher – Job Posting 

Position Title: Third Grade Teacher- Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher

Location: Ridgemont Local School District,  560 West Taylor Street, Mt. Victory, Ohio 43340

Employment Type: Full-Time

Start Date: August 2026

Job Description: Included Below

About Our School:
Ridgemont is a close-knit rural school serving a small, supportive community. We pride ourselves on strong relationships, small class sizes, and a family-like atmosphere where every student is known and valued.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated, flexible, and community-minded teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working in a rural setting and committed to supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction
• Differentiate lessons to meet diverse learning needs
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and community members
• Collaborate with colleagues in a small-team setting
• Participate in school events and community activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Valid state teaching license (or ability to obtain)
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to adapt and take initiative
• Experience in multi-grade classrooms (preferred but not required)

Why Join Us?

• Small class sizes
• Supportive staff and administration
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• Strong community involvement
• Competitive salary based on experience

How to Apply:                                                                                                                                                   Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Tana Mull, K-5 Principal, tana.mull@ridgemont.org .  The application deadline is until filled.

RIDGEMONT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: TEACHER File 302

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective: Plans, implements and assesses student learning experiences.

Minimum  · Valid state department of education license/certificate as determined at the time of appointment.

Qualifications: · Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

· Anticipates time constraints.  Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

· Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.

· Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.

· Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision-making skills.  Interprets information accurately.  Evaluates options thoroughly.  Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues.

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

· Meets all mandated health screening requirements.

NOTE:  The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Essential 1.  Teaches assigned classes/subject matters as scheduled.  Plans and implements

Functions: appropriate lesson plans aligned with state standards/district curriculum goals.

· Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents and staff.

· Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy.  Organizes subject content and learning goals.  Prepares instructional materials.  Arranges the classroom for instruction.

· Uses a variety of assessments to evaluate learning styles and academic needs of students.

· Develops educational experiences and varies instructional techniques to effectively engage and advance student learning.  Sustains educational environments that promote high levels of student learning/achievement.  Actively collaborates with staff.  Shares effective instructional strategies.

· Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.

· Collaborates with staff to identify/resolve problems that impede student participation in appropriate learning activities.  Helps ensure assessment procedures support non-biased planning activities.

· Follows district protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and referral sources.

· Provides opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment.

· Advocates for students.  Observes student demeanor.  Investigates/reports atypical behavior.

· Helps students better understand themselves, make appropriate choices and grow academically.  Promotes cultural awareness, self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking and creativity skills.

· Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.

· Evaluates student achievement/performance.  Prepares progress reports.

· Proctors state/district testing activities as directed.  Upholds mandated security procedures.

· Requests a student evaluation when a learning need is evident.  Assists with the multi-factored evaluation (MFE) process.  Meets mandated paperwork time lines.

· Plans/implements student intervention strategies that produce tangible evidence-based benefits within specified time-frames.  Monitors intervention efficacy to improve outcomes.

· Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.

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

· Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment.  Completes all assigned duties.

· Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.  Functions as part of a cohesive team.

· Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities.

· Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.

· Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

· Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

· Pursues the continuous advancement of academic standards.

· Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

· Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.

3.  Maintains open/effective communications.  Serves as an information resource.

· Actively participates in staff meetings, conferences and other required school activities.

· Prepares/maintains accurate records.  Submits required paperwork on time.

· Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.

· Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.

· Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.

· Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals.  Respects diversity.

4.  Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.

· Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments.

· Maintains applicable credentials.  Complies with all state licensure requirements.

· Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.

5.  Takes precautions to ensure safety.  Helps manage/eliminate risks.

· Intervenes to prevent/stop bullying and inappropriate student behavior.

· Provides appropriate supervision.  Implements effective pupil management procedures.  Upholds the student conduct code.  Maintains high expectations for acceptable student behavior.

· Reports suspected child abuse/neglect to civil authorities as required by law.

· Watches for situations that may indicate a problem.

6.  Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

· Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.

· Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

Working Safety is essential to job performance.  Employees must exercise caution and comply with

Conditions: standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:

· Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.

· Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.

· Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

· Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.

· Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.

· Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.

· Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted 

Evaluation: by the Ridgemont Local School District.

The Ridgemont Local School District is an equal opportunity employer.  This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.  This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events.