Highland Local Schools has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.

Category: Certified
Date Posted: 4/29/2026
Location: Hinckley Elementary School
Date of Availability: 2026/2027 School Year
Date Closing: 5/8/2026

The Highland Local School District has an opening for a third grade classroom teacher beginning in the 
2026/2027 School Year.

CERTIFICATION:  Early Childhood PK � 3 license, Elementary K - 5 license, or equivalent Ohio teaching license.
Reading Endorsement K-12, Praxis 5205, or Masters in Literacy or Reading is also a requirement. 
Gifted hours or endorsement is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Appropriate teaching certificate or license required.
2. Strong undergraduate grade point average � (preferable above 3.0/B average) from the institution granting the 
   bachelor's diploma with demonstrated expertise in both content and pedagogy.
3. Demonstrates understanding of developmental characteristics and needs of early learners.
4. Documented performance in the classroom as a successful teacher or pre-service educator.
5. Comprehensive understanding of the Science of Reading and Ohio's Learning Standards for 3rd Grade.
6. Demonstrates ability to use multiple measures of data to inform instruction.
7. Uses formative assessments consistently to check for understanding.
8. Differentiates for students at all levels of learning to promote high student achievement.
9. Works collaboratively with colleagues on a teacher-based team to promote student achievement.
10. Possesses the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to develop as a reflective  practitioner and continuous learner.

SALARY:
The person selected to fill this position will be placed at the appropriate step of the salary schedule 
contained in the negotiated agreement between the HEA and the Highland Board of Education.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 
Applicants with the appropriate certification may submit a letter of interest and resume through applitrack: 
www.applitrack.com/nccohio/onlineapp. The letter of interest should outline how the qualifications are met.  
Applications must be received by midnight on the due date.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: 
The Highland Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex 
(including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, 
genetic information or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including 
employment opportunities.

OHIO REQUIRED NOTICE:
ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALSIFICATION 
UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE.