What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Language Arts/English position at ARCHWAY PROGRAMS INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Creative Achievement Academy - Vineland, NJ
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Description
Specific duties and responsibilities:
- Works under the direct supervision of the principal to provide Language Arts instruction to students.
- Works effectively with the Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents and support staff (teacher assistants, crisis counselor, related services)
- Gives direction to teacher assistant
- Utilizes teacher assistant appropriately to provide student activities that are interactive and engaging
- Develops effective classroom management system
- Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet students’ needs
- Has a copy of student’s current IEP and maintains records of Language Arts goals/objectives competency
- Utilizes appropriate methods/materials to help student succeed in Language Arts skills
- Organizes/utilizes classroom learning center and displays student work/behavioral contracts
- Maintains as needed contact with parents concerning: student growth, behavior, needs
- Keep up-to-date anecdotal records and work folders indicating pupil’s current level of functioning in the area of Language Arts
- Assists in L.A. curriculum development selection of educational materials and equipment
- Utilizes a sequential curricula with planned experiences to enable students to:
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- develop self-expression
- improve self-concept
- develop social skills
- develop self-help skills
- improve work/study habits
- apply knowledge in basic skill areas
- improve pupil’s health/physical development
- develop career awareness
- improve pre-vocational/vocational skills
- Maintains/turns in quality lesson plans and on-going communication forms weekly to the principal
- Participates in orientation/in-service programs, staff meetings, and students’ educational problems/needs
- Controls classroom environment through approved private use of discipline
- Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment
- Participates in PIP for professional development
- Attends yearly Handle With Care and CPI training.
- Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Qualifications
NJ certification: Teacher of English/Language Arts Middle-H. School or NJ TOH or TOSD Certification
