Grades 9-12 ELA

This position is primarily ELA but could include Spanish instruction or other content areas as may fit to a candidates experience and expertise.

The High School English/Language Arts Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and rigorous instruction in reading writing speaking listening and critical thinking to students in grades 912. The teacher will foster a positive learning environment that promotes academic achievement creativity communication skills and a lifelong appreciation for literature and language.

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with state standards district curriculum and instructional best practices.
• Teach courses in English/Language Arts which may include Literature Composition Creative Writing Speech or Advanced Placement (AP) English.
• Assess student progress through a variety of formative and summative assessments and provide timely feedback.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic social emotional and linguistic needs of students.
• Foster critical thinking analytical reading effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning respect and student engagement.
• Integrate instructional technology and digital resources into classroom instruction.
• Maintain accurate student records grades attendance and progress reports.
• Communicate effectively with students parents/guardians administrators and colleagues regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings professional development activities curriculum planning and school committees.
• Support school policies administrative procedures and student code of conduct.

• Bachelors degree in English Education or a related field preferred.
• Valid state teaching certification/licensure for secondary English/Language Arts instruction required or the ability to obtain.
• Prior teaching experience at the secondary level preferred.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students staff and families.

• Knowledge of adolescent literacy development and instructional strategies.
• Ability to engage students with diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
• Proficiency in educational technology and learning management systems.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to equity inclusion and student success.

• Work is performed primarily in a classroom and school environment.
• May require occasional evening activities such as parent conferences school events or professional development sessions.
• Must be able to supervise students in classrooms hallways and other school settings.