Anticipated Opening: English Language Arts Teacher

Nature of Work: Looking for: A charismatic and dependable high school ELA teacher eager to work with a high need population of 9th through 12th graders. The teacher must provide planned and interesting classroom instruction to students enrolled in a small alternative education setting. The teacher will reinforce instruction to individual students and small groups, including implementing personal education plans and behavior plans. The teacher will utilize various behavioral strategies and alternative programs to maximize instruction of standards based curriculum. Job Description: Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and competence of subject matter associated with teaching assignment. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Prepare lessons for all content areas. Integrate technology into lessons to support student achievement. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the school. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, School Committee Policy and administrative regulations. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Committee policy. Accept a share of responsibility for supervising and monitoring both formal and informal non-classroom activities. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence. Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required. Collaborate with other teachers and paraprofessionals as appropriate and necessary. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to manage instructional time. Ability to manage student behavior. Ability to collaborate with parents, teachers, and the community to enhance the learning of students. Ability to monitor student performance. Ability to interact within the educational environment. Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned. Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, intervention and de-escalation techniques, and behavior management. Ability to be an active listener, problem solver, and effective communicator.