Full Time 9th - 10th Grade Language Arts / English Teacher

The purpose of the Grades 9-10 Language Arts Teacher is to provide high-quality, standards-based instruction that develops students reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. The teacher fosters literacy growth by engaging students in the analysis of complex literary and informational texts, effective written communication, and meaningful discussion while preparing them for success in upper-level coursework, college, careers, and civic life.

The teacher creates a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment that promotes student achievement, supports diverse learning needs, utilizes data to inform instruction, and collaborates with families and school staff to ensure all students demonstrate continuous academic growth. Through effective instructional practices, intervention support, and relationship building, the teacher helps students become independent learners, effective communicators, and lifelong readers and writers.

Position Requirements:

• Demonstrate a genuine concern for the learning of children
• Possess a strong curricular and instructional background.
• Maintain a current Indiana teaching license.
• Excellent Communication and Team Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Preferred experience in teaching within a 21st century classroom through the integration of technology

Performance Responsibilities

• Teach subject matter, i.e., reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music, applied technology, etc, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other appropriate learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction.
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Control the storage and use of district owned property; make minor adjustments and request repairs as required.
• Maintain classroom organization and discipline.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Provide and maintain a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on the school grounds.
• Devise and utilize techniques which accurately measure student progress.
• Evaluate students academic and personal growth keeping appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means discussing academic and personal progress; interpret school programs.
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas.
• Conform to District policies, including attendance, absences and evaluations.
• Attendance must be adequate to acceptably perform listed job functions.
• Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and through self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings and committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Select and requisition books and instructional materials; maintain required inventory records.