ENGLISH TEACHER, 7TH GRADE - LOS BANOS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH TEACHER Under the principal’s direction the English Teacher teaches one or more classes in “communications arts” (literature, speech, writing, and related areas) and assists in other school duties as assigned. I. Major Duties and Responsibilities: a. Performs duties in accordance with District and State school policies and\or a laws. b. Teaches courses in English to secondary pupils utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. c. Teaches expository and creative writing, literature, speech, drama, debate, reading, English mechanics, and spelling that are suited to needs, educational development, and interests of youth. d. To promote the fullest possible development of skills, attitudes, knowledge, and conduct of each individual, so that he/she may live effectively as a responsible member of our society. e. Provide for reading and discussion of literature; intra-scholastic and classroom outlets for writing, dramatics, and related art; group studies which pupils can experience the give and take of working together; formal lessons activities designed to reinforce and develop reading, writing, and speaking skills. f. Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the School District. g. Provides individual and small group instructions in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the pupil with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes and cultural backgrounds. h. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. i. Creates, with the assistance of pupils, interest centers and displays with material to enhance learning. j. Evaluates each pupil’s interest centers and displays with material to enhance learning, k. Participates with the principal or his/her designee to mutually develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the District’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment. II. Other duties and responsibilities; a. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and supplies, and maintains required inventory records; may request resources, speakers and field trips. b. Communicates with parents and school personnel to discuss the individual pupil’s progress. c. Identifies pupil’s needs and cooperates with other professionals and staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitudes and learning problems. d. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. e. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school or assignment and\or on a District level. May teach under modular or flexible scheduling plans. f. Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required. g. Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants and/or other paraprofessionals. h. Attends all faculty, inservice, and articulation meetings. i. Perform other duties such as yard and duty as assigned by the school extra-duty roster. j. Supervises co-curricular activities, such as, student supervision at athletic events, club sponsorships and dance duties as assigned. k. Assists in writing goals and performances in his/her teaching assignments and relevant School and District levels assigned. Welcome to the Los Banos Unified School District ! Our school district and community are committed to high expectations and high standards. Los Banos Unified School District employs over 1,100 classified and certificated employees. We proactively work together to provide skills, knowledge, and resources thus ensuring a fully supportive environment for excellence in education. The Human Resources Department is committed to providing employment, support and information to all classified and certificated employees, substitutes, and applicants in an efficient, responsive and friendly manner. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and we welcome your application to work in the Los Banos Unified School District. It is the policy of Los Banos Unified School District not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sexual orientation and sexual identity, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. MATERIALS Credential Requirement: Single Subject English Credential Required Documents Internal: Completed Edjoin Application Resume Required Documents External: Completed Edjoin Application Copy of Transcript Credential Copy English Learner Authorization Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation