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Job Description
POSITION: HighSchool English Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month
PURPOSE STATEMENT
We are searching for a reliable trustworthy High School English Teacher to join our school system. The High School English Teachers responsibilities include planning lessons and developing curricula reading and understanding all prescribed texts offering academic support to students and ensuring a safe learning environment. You should also be able to juggle multiple deadlines liaise with a number of professionals and respond well to criticism.
To be successful as a High School English Teacher you should be resilient hardworking and able to work under pressure. Outstanding candidates are constantly searching for ways to improve reading culture and student engagement. The English Teacher must possess a pleasant disposition that will enhance the learning process. Ultimately an outstanding English Teacher should engage students in meaningful and fun activities creating an environment conducive to learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Teach and instruct in intervention classes designed to close the academic achievement gap for students performing below grade level.
- Utilize an adopted course of study instructional program guidelines and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
- Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils including lectures demonstrations discussions and laboratory experiences.
- Conduct teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment materials books and other learning aids.
- Plan develop and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from a varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
- Review analyze and evaluate the history background and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
- Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
- Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
- Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior using behavioral management strategies and techniques including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
- Review analyze evaluate and report pupil academic social and emotional growth.
- Prepare administer score record and report the results of criterion referenced tests and administers scores records and reports the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
- Counsel confer with and communicate with parents school and District personnel regarding pupil progress and in the interpretation of the educational program.
- Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil learning problems and to enhance expanded academic social and emotional growth opportunities.
- Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies materials books equipment and learning aids.
- Perform a variety of non-instructional duties including curriculum and instructional development activities student supervision and consultation activities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE: Candidate must be able to compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires sitting walking and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Certificates & Licenses Must have a Bachelors or foreign equivalent degree. Must have or be qualified to hold a NC teaching license in English Language Arts (grades 9-12).
Continuing Education/Training Maintain Licensure & CEUs
Employment will require extensive background check.
*All employees are to adhere to the ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies. They are located on the RCS County website under District Information. Click on Board of Education. Policies are located at the bottom. Call if you need assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
