ELA Teacher - GradeSchool Year
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FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS
TITLE: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure
- Bachelors Degree with major or minor in English
REPORTS TO: Principal and Department Head
JOB GOAL:
To develop literacy skills (skills of listening speaking reading and writing) that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship; to develop appreciation and investigation of good literature; to develop strong writing skills; to provide students with authentic and alternative assessments; to develop criteria for critical judgment of written and oral communications; to direct research and inquiry as a vehicle for student driven learning; to utilize differentiated instruction to ensure all students receive an equitable education.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches content and skills in English language literature composition reading and journalism students utilizing a standards based course of study developed by the English Department and adopted by the School Committee
- Adapts the curriculum to provide individual small group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of
the individual student.
- Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussion based on a variety of classical and
contemporary literature.
- Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
- Evaluates each students progress in English skills (listening speaking reading and writing).
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly productive
classroom environment.
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and
helping students solve health attitude and learning problems.
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
- Participates in curriculum and other development programs.
- Maintains professional growth through in-service educational activities provided by the school
department and/or in self-selected professional activities.
- All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River
Educators Association and the Fall River School Committee.
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Educators Association contract. Employment is contingent upon job performance program needs and funding.
Closing Date for Applications: As indicated on webpage
The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status or active military status mental illness political affiliation genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
