English Teacher
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Job Location:
North Andover, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB TITLE: High SchoolEnglishTeacher
REPORTS TO:Principal/Assistant Principal
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A High SchoolEnglish Teacher at North Andover High School (NAHS) is a professional educator dedicated to fostering literacy critical thinking and a passion for inquiry within a rigorous academic environment. The role involves delivering high-quality instruction aligned with the MassachusettsEnglish Language Arts Frameworks while supporting the schools mission of cultivating insightful thinkers and effective communicators.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Instructional Design & Delivery
- Curriculum Alignment: Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the MAELA standards and the NAHS curriculum guides.
- Differentiation: Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles including the use of Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) strategies for English Learners and modifications for students with IEPs or 504 plans.
- Technology Integration: Utilize modern laboratory equipment and educational technology to enhance student engagement and data analysis.
- Assessment & Data Analysis
- Formative & Summative Evaluation: Design diverse assessment tools (lab reports projects exams) to monitor student progress.
- Data-Driven Instruction: Analyze student performance data to identify learning gaps and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Grading: Maintain accurate records of student achievement in accordance with the NAHS semester-based grading system.
- Classroom Management & Environment
- Safety Standards: Strictly adhere to and enforce OSHA and district safety protocols for laboratory settings including the proper handling and disposal of chemicals/biological materials.
- Inclusive Climate: Foster a respectful culturally responsive and safe learning environment where students feel comfortable taking academic risks.
- Professional Collaboration
- Departmental Synergy: Work with theEnglish Department to coordinate curriculum share best practices and participate in interdisciplinary units.
- Community Engagement: Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and participate in school-wide events like Open Houses.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Category | Requirement |
Education | Bachelors degree in a English or Secondary Education. Masters degree preferred. |
Licensure | Valid Massachusetts DESE Certification in the relevant subject area (composition literature etc.) |
Clearances | Successful completion of CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and fingerprint-based background checks. |
Skills | Strong classroom management proficiency in educational software and a commitment to social-emotional learning (SEL). |
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working in a school setting. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy indoor environment with work inside about 85% of the time and work outside about 15% of the work schedule. Ability to stand/sit and/or squat for extended periods of time. Perform other duties that may be assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY
As negotiated by the North Andover School Committee and the North Andover Teachers Association. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Required Experience:
IC
