About this role
TITLE: Home Instruction Tutor ABOUT THE JOB: This position is more than just a teaching role—it’s an opportunity to shape lives and build the foundation for lifelong learning. As a teacher at Galion City Schools, you will design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that meets the diverse needs of learners. You’ll create a classroom environment that values curiosity, encourages risk-taking, and supports both academic and social-emotional growth. Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with colleagues, support staff, and families to ensure students are thriving. In a district known for its relentless support of students, you’ll be empowered to innovate, connect learning to real life, and foster a sense of community and belonging in your classroom every single day. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 184 Days FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Assigned Building Principal Or designee LAST REVISED:May 2025 QUALIFICATIONS: Satisfactorily pass a BCI background check. Satisfactorily pass an initial FBI background check and subsequent FBI checks every five (5) years. State of Ohio Teaching License. Shall meet the requirements of law and be governed by State law. The Board may find such alternatives to the above qualifications appropriate and acceptable. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Follows the Ohio Licensure Code of Professional Conduct. Possesses a sound background in the subject area and prepares for classes assigned, showing written evidence of preparation upon the request of the Principal, and writes plans for classroom activities appropriate for the current level of competence of the students. Maintain current PBIS training and implement PBIS per district protocols. Meets and instructs assigned classes in their locations and at the times designated. Plans a program of instruction that meets the student's individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible, seeking the assistance of intervention specialists as required. Provides instructions for substitute teachers. Creates a classroom environment that is consistently conducive to learning and appropriate to the student's maturity and interests while encouraging open thought and new ideas. Employs various instructional techniques and media, guides the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals through joint problem-solving, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicates these objectives to the students. Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the Board’s philosophy of education and instruction goals and objectives. Assesses student performance regularly, offers student feedback, and provides progress and grade reports as required. Interpret and review assessment and performance data with administrators and teachers; plan and implement appropriate action steps in response to assessment and performance data. Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and follows Board policy. Develops reasonable classroom behavior and procedure rules that include a progressive discipline approach, maintains order in the classroom, enforces the Student Code of Conduct, and establishes school procedures. Is open to acquiring new skills and improving professional competencies (i.e., workshops, in-service, professional leaves, coursework, and self-evaluation). Attends staff meetings; serves on staff committees as needed. Listens to and communicates skillfully with students, parents, administrators, other staff members, and the school community. Supports the school's purpose through/with other staff members and maintains high expectations of students, oneself, and other professionals. Encourages and supports learning by displaying attributes that include empathy, humor, and consistency. Promotes cooperation and team effort through shared successes. Demonstrates the ability to organize tasks to completion. Identifies, analyzes, and solves problems. Seeks to improve personal and organizational performance by measuring and monitoring outcomes. Is open to change and willing to be involved in the change process. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as a role model for students in conducting themselves as citizens and responsible, intelligent human beings. Helps instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values. Conducts other duties as assigned by their supervisor. ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue. Occasional interaction among unruly children. Encounters with angry, rude, and/or unpleasant individuals. Interested Candidates can send email of interest to [email protected]