English Teacher - High School

High School English Teacher 1.0 FTE Probationary

The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is seeking a High School English Teacher. We are looking for culturally responsive educators who inspire a love of learning and motivate students to achieve their highest potential.

Job Summary:

As a high school English teacher, you will guide students in mastering the English language through reading, writing, and analyzing both literature and informational texts. Additionally, you will help students develop their writing skills in argumentation, narrative, and literary analysis. You will foster literacy development as a continuous process, equipping students with the tools to navigate complex texts and become lifelong learners.

We are looking for dynamic educators with a 7-12 English certification who can create a supportive and engaging learning environment. By using diverse teaching methods, you will help students understand the rules of reading, writing, and speaking in English. You will also monitor their progress through assignments and exams, providing constructive feedback to foster growth. You will integrate evidence-based strategies and understand the interconnectedness of reading and writing skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

• Incorporate high-impact practices into instruction.

• Collaborate with members of the English Department and interdisciplinary team members.

• Maintain open communication with families to keep them informed of student progress.

• Prepare students for district and state assessments, as well as college and career readiness.

• Utilize technology effectively, including the Google suite.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Apply the Science of Reading to foster students' reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

• Address the unique needs and challenges of adolescent readers, tailoring instruction to support their continued literacy development.

• Critically evaluate current teaching practices and adopt evidence-based strategies.

Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School District strives to build a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that encourages, embraces, and celebrates diversity.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972. The School District provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.