English/Language Arts Teacher - Middle School, Grades 6-8

Position Summary: The English teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students through rich learning experiences using a variety of media for students to appreciate the English language and acquire effective use of language arts. 

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in English
2. Currently hold or be eligible for a Kansas certificate in respective content area
3. Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective instruction
4. Desire and ability to work with students and staff
5. A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the school principal
6. The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
7. Ability to plan, organize, and see that activities are completed
8. Proficient in data collection and reporting
9. Excellent written and oral skills
10. Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications     

Preferred:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
2. Valid Teaching Certificate with applicable level area endorsements.
3. 5 years of directly related verifiable experience in English Language Arts or a related field.

Essential Functions:

1. Ability to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
2. Ability to establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual
   educational needs of students.
3. Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.
4. Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the
   school district and community.
5. Ability to react to change in an instructional and productive manner, and handle other
   tasks as assigned.
6. Ability to be mobile in the classroom.
7. Ability to monitor student achievement and teacher (self) effectiveness, and make
   changes to instruction techniques to improve student achievement. 
8. Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.
9. Ability to work with technology/computer systems.
10. Ability to supervise, direct, motivate, and correct employee’s job performance.
11. Ability to model commitment and dedication to work.
12. Ability to work independently and without supervision, and complete work in an efficient manner.

General Responsibilities:

1. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment for learning.
2. Communicates with parents and counselors on a student's progress.
3. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
4. Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
5. Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities related to English Language Arts.
6. Ensures that all activities conform to district guidelines.
7. Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community.
8. Works effectively with community organizations.
9. Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
10. Supports the value of education.
11. Supports the mission and vision of USD #458.
12. Keeps abreast of new information, best practices, innovative ideas, and techniques.
13. Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
14. Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or other Administrative Staff.

Physical Requirements:  Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

1.     Must have physical stamina to maintain job responsibilities.
   2. Requires occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Term of Employment: 10 months (187 Days); Academic school year as assigned. 

Evaluation:  Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

*The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

**The Basehor-Linwood School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.