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

Category: Certified
Date Posted: 4/23/2026
Location: Hinckley Elementary School
Date of Availability: 2026/2027 School Year
Date Closing: 5/1/2026

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

CERTIFICATION:  Early Childhood PK � 3 licence, Elementary K - 5 license, or equivalent Ohio teaching license
Reading Endorsement K-12 or comparable 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. Demonstrates ability to use multiple measures of data to inform instruction.
6. Uses formative assessments to check for understanding during instruction.
7. Differentiates for students at all levels of learning to promote high student achievement.
8. Works collaboratively with colleagues on a teacher-based team to promote student achievement.

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.