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Akron is an exciting, energetic community with Midwest charm. It is home to nationally recognized park systems, a minor league baseball team, outstanding healthcare systems and major universities. It is an innovation hub complemented by eclectic neighborhoods and a vibrant arts and music scene. With Cleveland less than 40 miles to the north and Canton 20 miles to the south, this Northeast Ohio region comprises big cities and small towns to form a welcoming community for those who come here to teach.

The Akron Board of Education does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital status,

or disability in employment or in its educational program and activities.

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Why work at APS?n Professional development – Opportunities

to learn and grow including our Great Leaders Masters’ Cohort, Great Leaders Inspired Leaders program and Aspiring Principals Academy

n Collaboration and camaraderie

n Career advancement opportunities

n Mentoring – Peer support through our Resident Educator Mentoring program

n Competitive pay and benefits – Salaries currently range from approx. $36,000 (beginning teacher) to $80,000 (veteran teacher with graduate training)

n New buildings and facilities – Beautiful, modern facilities at our community learning centers (CLCs)

n State-of-the-art technology – SMART technology, computer labs and media-rich learning resource centers

n Specialty programs in ESL, the arts, International Baccalaureate, STEM, engineering, early college and career education

In the past 10 years, the city of Akron has welcomed more than 5,000 refugees from other countries, making Akron Public

Schools one of the most diverse districts in the state of Ohio. We currently serve more than 1,500 English Language Learners (ELLs), who speak more than 35 languages with Nepali, Arabic, Spanish and Karen the most prominent native languages among our students.

0.1%American Indian

45.5%Black

38%White

5.4%Asian

7.4%Multi-Race

3.5%Hispanic

0.1%Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander

Student Demographics

Current openings in English as a Second Language (ESL) Akron Public Schools is currently hiring teachers at various grade levels with an Ohio teaching license and TESOL endorsement (or those who are willing to obtain endorsement upon being hired) to help meet the needs of our growing ELL population. APS offers a collaborative team environment and professional learning communities (PLCs) in an exciting, multi-cultural setting, where teachers and staff impact the lives of children from around the world who now call Akron home.

How to applyApplication must be made electronically. Visit www.akronschools.com/careers to start the process. Interested applicants must upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of their teaching license, in addition to completing the online application.

About APSAkron Public Schools is located in Akron, Ohio, in the northeastern part of the state. It is the fifth largest district in Ohio with approximately 22,000 students enrolled, 51 schools and community learning centers (CLCs) and more than 2,700 employees. Teacher to student ratio is 22:1.

The district features:n Nine high schools (including two CLCs)n Nine middle schools (including six CLCs)n 31 elementary schools (including 23 CLCs)n Two dedicated preschool buildingsn Two alternative learning programs

Community Learning CentersCommunity learning centers (CLCs) provide students and Akron area residents with places to learn, gather and connect during, after school and on weekends.

Programs and opportunities as diverse as our students