What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Language Arts Teacher (9-12) position at Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD?
Location: John F. Kennedy High School, Grades 9-12
Salary/Pay Scale: $43,953 - $54,207 commensurate with experience (with an additional $2,200 for a Master's Degree as per the TAC contract)
Position Summary/Purpose:
In the Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD, the faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a positive student-centered learning environment that recognizes all students' unique needs and talents by combining character education with a curriculum based on critical thinking. The emphasis is on teaching the whole child to create lifelong learners who are best prepared for college, careers, and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS:
- Create and deliver lessons grounded in evidence-based practices and current formative data
- Individualize learning experiences and increase student engagement, specifically, increasing student voice and discussion in the classroom
- Observe and evaluate students' performance in meeting expectations of the Next Generation Learning Standards in English Language Arts
- Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans, making learning targets clear for students
- Manage student behavior in the classroom with appropriate disciplinary techniques and utilize restorative practices
- Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility and leadership
- Participate in ongoing professional development and stay abreast of current topics in education
- Work collaboratively with administrators, department chairs, and colleagues to create a positive work environment that promotes student achievement
- Embrace the District's Vision of educating the Whole Child
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of technology and its application in the classroom
- Other duties as assigned by supervisors
Requirements:
- NYS Certification in one of the following areas:
English 7-12 or English Language Arts 7-12
Apply online at www.wnyric.org and attach a cover letter, resume, certification, transcripts, and 3 current letters of reference, or submit all of the above required materials directly to:
Mrs. Andrea L. Galenski, Superintendent of Schools
166 Halstead Ave., Sloan, NY 14212
Application Deadline: April 27,2025
Anticipated Start Date: September 1,2025
The Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity or the status of being transgender), sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic-violence-victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws.
Salary : $43,953 - $54,207
