English Teacher

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Teaching License in English Language Arts
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School Principal to:

• Develop students skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Foster communication skills.
• Develop an understanding and appreciation of literature of all types.
• Motivate students to read a wide variety of publications to derive information.
• Comprehend and critically assess reading materials.
• Promote the development of skills in the field of English, reading, grammar, and syntax.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers English education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary, and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication, and speaking.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media and a wide range of literature.
• Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs, including students with special needs.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature, and other content areas taught.
• Knowledge of data, information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Experience

• Successful prior teaching experiences in English (a plus).