Job Summary Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship; that develops appreciation of good literature of all types; that motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; that develops standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; and that discovers and develops special talents of students in the field of English to prepare each student to meet MN benchmarks and standards along with common core standards. 

Essential Duties 1. Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to middle school students, utilizing a curriculum designated by Newport News Public Schools.

2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.

3. Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.

4. Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.

5. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary. 6. Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.

7. Evaluate each student’s progress in meeting the course standards for English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

8. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

9. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health, and attitude problems.

10. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

11. Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.

12. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities. 13. Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.

14. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.