English Language Arts Teacher

Job Title: English Language Arts Teacher

Department: English 912

Reports to: Principal

Classification: Exempt

The Tipton RVI School District is now accepting applications for theschool year for a fulltime high school English Teacher. Applicant must hold a valid Missouri teaching certificate in the subject area. The position will remain open until filled. The teacher will plan instruction that engages students and prepares them for success in college and careers.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor Degree minimum Masters Degree preferred

Certificates Licenses Registrations

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Tipton School District

Tipton school district is seeking an English Language Arts Teacher to provide instruction in middle school and/or high school. Course assignments will be based on the needs of the district and the applicants certification desires and strengths. The district operates on a 10block schedule and 165 school days. We have a hybridized schedule with generous breaks and regular professional development time in our school calendar.

Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Summary

Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position is required to:

Provide instruction to students

Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan

Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction

Participate in building grade level and subject area committees

Participate in professional development activities

Maintain accurate student records including attendance grades and discipline

Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner

Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns

Participate as a member of an IEP team 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested

Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans individual educational programs and individual health plans

Report suspected abuse neglect discrimination and harassment as directed by Board policy

Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher

Subject area teachers may have additional duties and responsibilities

Supervisory Duties

Supervise students at all times

Skills and Abilities

Language

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Read analyze and interpret professional journals Board policy administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance

Complete forms write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents

Present information effectively and respond to questions

Write clear and complete lesson plans

Computation

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference

Apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Solve a variety of problems in many different situations

Interpret instructions presented in written oral diagram or schedule form

Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students

Other Skills and Abilities

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Identify the needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly

Establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Technology

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use

Use district software for recording grades and finding student information

Utilize smart boards projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously

Move around the classroom

Read handwritten or printed material

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

The work conditions and the environment described here are representatives of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising lunch duty.

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