Secondary Arts Teacher

Position Title: Secondary ELA Teacher 9-12

Salary Grade:

Nine and one-fourth (9.25) month contract (190 days), plus benefit package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience. 

Reports to: 

Building Co-Principals

General Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and administers Language Arts curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking.

• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media and literature.

• Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

• Maintains familiarity with district and Arkansas State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; field of study correlated to teaching assignment as a secondary English language arts teacher with the appropriate licensure code number of 166 or equivalent. Teachers with experience are valued; however, no prior experience is required. Certified for AP English Curriculum/ Instruction is preferred.

• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students

• Experience working in a rural setting

• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills

Hours of Work and Working Conditions

• Per Contract

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on the computer and/or related office equipment.
• Occasionally required to drive to other locations.

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The statements outlined in the position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be assigned by the Superintendent.