What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kapa'a Middle - Grade 6 English Language Arts Teacher 608744 (2024-05582) position at Hawaiʻi State Department of Education?
Description
Knowledge of AMLE Successful Middle School Practices:
The ELA Teacher should demonstrate a deep understanding and application of AMLE successful middle school practices, including:
- Educators who value working with young adolescents and are committed to their success.
- Curriculum that is challenging, exploratory, integrative, and relevant.
- Varied teaching and learning approaches that respond to students' diverse needs.
- Multiple learning and teaching approaches that support intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Assessment and evaluation programs that promote quality learning.
- Organizational structures that support meaningful relationships and learning.
- Adult advocates for every student.
- School-wide climate that fosters belongingness and emotional and physical safety.
- Respectful and inclusive culture that values diversity.
- Comprehensive guidance and support services.
- Strong community partnerships that enhance student learning.
- Technology and information resources that support learning and teaching.
Working Conditions:
The ELA Teacher will work primarily in a classroom setting within Kapa'a Middle School, with opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and community engagement. The position may require occasional evening or weekend hours for school events, meetings, or student support. Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs and priorities.
Examples of Duties
- Develop and deliver engaging and standards-aligned lesson plans that promote literacy, language development, and communication skills.
- Incorporate diverse texts, genres, and multimedia resources to engage students and promote a deeper understanding of ELA concepts.
- Foster a growth mindset and lifelong love of learning through purposeful and relevant instructional activities.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that values student voice, collaboration, and respectful dialogue.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the individual learning needs and interests of diverse middle school students.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth and development as writers and readers.
- Collaborate with families to support students' literacy development and communicate progress effectively.
- Engage parents/guardians in literacy-related activities and workshops to promote home-school connections.
- Foster partnerships with community organizations to enrich ELA instruction and provide authentic learning experiences.
- Stay informed about best practices in middle school ELA instruction, literacy education, and adolescent development.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching strategies, integrate technology, and improve student outcomes.
- Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, share resources, and promote a positive and supportive school culture.
Minimum Qualifications
The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. With the exception of designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions, the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree.
If you are hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. You must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department. Within each year of employment, you must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB). It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.
Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit. You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website (https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/).
Supplemental Information
Please visit www.teachinhawaii.org to review the eligibility requirements for all bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement. To obtain a Hawaii Teaching License, which is required to receive any salary differentials, please apply with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board at www.hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org.
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.