English Language Arts Teacher (Internal Only)

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Location: High School
Position: English Language ArtsTeacher
Reports to: Principal/Designee
Employment Status: Regular/Full-time
Licensure: 7-12ELA
FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development as mature capable and responsible adults; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; guide the process toward the achievement of curricular goals.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in education with appropriate subject area from four-year college or university

• Appropriate State of Ohio licensure

• Prior teaching experience

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

• Basic knowledge of all other subject matter

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective active listening skills

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Record keeping skills

• Classroom management skills

• Experience working with children

• Training in varied instructional design

• Computer/word processing skills

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students

• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices

• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans

• Maintain accurate and complete records as required

• Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development

• Attend parent/teacher conferences

• Distribute course-related assignments

• Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis

• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports report cards conferences and personal telephone calls

• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life

• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment materials and facilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

• Act as teacher facilitator and information source in subject area specialty

• Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways

• Act as a mentor for teachers new to the district

• Organize various subject-specific programs within assigned building e.g. reading/English projects

• Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

• Attend meetings and in-services as required

• Refer attendance health and psychological/emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor

• Interact with public in official capacity when required

• Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested

• Teach students using sound instructional practices

• Collaborate with colleagues

• Attend educational field trips

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined by the State Department of Education Content Standard proficiency outcomes and courses of study as approved by the Board of Education

• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals

• Implement instructional strategies that incorporate content standards for subject matter area of expertise

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote good public relations

• Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices

• Serve as a role model for students

• Supervise student teachers

• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely appropriate manner

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships

• Assist in the selection of textbooks equipment and other educational materials

• Participate in committees study teams and co-curricular activities

• Participate in intervention assistance team meetings as appropriate

• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars workshops etc. to keep current on relevant issues

• Counsel advise encourage and motivate students

Equipment Operated:

• Overhead projector

• Computer

• Calculator

• Telephone

• Subject-specific equipment

• Printer

• TV/DVD player

• Copy machine

• Fax machine

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue

• Occasional interaction among and intervention with unruly children

• Occasionally lift carry push and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds e.g. paper boxes deliveries of supplies and equipment

• Frequently remain in a stationary period for extended periods

• Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment provide instruction or support supervise students and/or maintain appropriate discipline

• Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbents supervisor appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex including sexual orientation and transgender identity disability age religion military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.