English Instructor Grades 9-12 Online

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position:EnglishInstructor Grades 912 (Online) Secondary Summer School

Reports to: Site Principal Secondary Summer School

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

1. Hold a valid Oklahoma teacher certificate.
2. Meet all certification requirements including teaching area endorsement in the State of Oklahoma.
3. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal:To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for each student.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Plans for and executes instructional strategies that encourage the development of critical thinking problem solving and performance skills relating to short and longterm objectives.
2. Develops instructional plans that are in alignment with state standards and JPS standards and objectives.
3. Teach and facilitate the use of the online learning management system for students.
4. Provide guidance for student expectations and communication with the teacher.
5. Manage student progress toward learning goals.
6. Provide direct instruction for students in classroom as needed.
7. Communicate with students and parents about student progress toward learning goals via email and phone contact.
8. Communicate with administrators about needs and student status.
9. Plans consistently to address students diverse learning needs.
10. Prepares materials and equipment prior to the start of the lesson.
11. Monitors the behavior of all students during work time as well as transitions to breaks and school dismissal times.
12. Maintains student dignity when discussing misbehaviors.
13. Follows the procedures practices and guidelines outlined by the school district state and federal laws intended to keep students healthy and safe.
14. Develops lesson plans based on student data.
15. Plans with other members of the team and contributes to team meetings in meaningful ways.
16. Maintains substitute plans that include class rosters seating charts behavior plans emergency plans and identification of diverse learning groups.
17. Provides timely feedback from assessments to students.
18. Conveys a positive view of learning to students on a consistent basis.
19. Embeds literacy into lessons.
20. Embeds mathematical practices and science process skills daily into lessons.
21. Participates in learning opportunities to understand current state standards.
22. Uses higher level questioning techniques and scaffolds questioning when necessary.
23. Engages students in active learning and uses a variety of strategies to support learning.
24. Gives clear and concise directions and models the desired skill before students attempt independent practice.
25. Adjust lessons based on daily feedback from student assessment.
26. Connects current learning to prior learning.
27. Accommodates and modifies for specific populations of students (SPED ELD Gifted).
28. Exhibits consistent reliabilitybased patterns of behavior (punctuality dependability complying with timelines and deadlines).
29. Interacts with students colleagues and families in a positive and professional manner.
30. Finds ways to contribute to the profession.
31. Contributes to collaboration constructively.
32. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: May 28 2025 June 30 2025; 5days per week at 5.5 hours 1st & 2nd Semesters; Community Education Temporary Contract

Compensation:$1787.50 1730 students) $60.00 additional student per half credit

FLSA Qualification:Nonexempt

Evaluation:None

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop kneel crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close color peripheral depth perception ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.