What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School English Teacher position at McDonogh School?
Job Details
Description
An ideal Upper School English teacher is dynamic, caring, and intellectual, and able to teach a wide variety of literature to all ages and levels of students. The teacher will work with students in grades 9 - 12.
McDonogh School is currently looking to fill a part-time position in the Upper School English Department.
Essential Functions
- Teaching and Curriculum Development
- Inspire, engage, and encourage students in the study of English
- Value, promote, and develop the importance of effort and grit in students’ academic achievement; celebrating students’ effort and their incremental increases in achievement
- Working in a student-centered learning environment
- Interdisciplinary and Intradisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with colleagues teaching the same courses to ensure the same content coverage and ensure similar student experiences
- Participate actively in the McDonogh community through school activities inside and outside of the English department
- Professional Growth and Contributions
- Mentor a small group of students as an advisor in an advisory program as well as students inside the English classroom
- Overtly support and act in accordance with the school's mission
- Exhibit professional standards of presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
- Respond to the needs of the School, including but not limited to, service learning, advisory programs, coaching, assigned supervision, and other areas as determined by the Head of the Upper School
- Use professional growth opportunities to continually grow as an English educator, including but not limited to, observing classes taught by colleagues both within and outside of the English department
- Compensation will be offered in the range of $25,000- $35,000. Individual offers will be specific, and based on education, experience, and benchmarking parameters.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree (preferred, but not required).
Additional Experience
- Experience teaching in a neurodiverse environment (preferred, but not required)
- Prior experience teaching english is preferred
Additional Requirements
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
- Ability to successfully work with and within a culturally diverse student body, staff, and community
- Exhibits a strong work ethic
- Must be able to comply with background check, including finger prints, as required by the agency and / or state regulations.
- Must possess personal qualifications such as flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health that do not interfere with responsibilities
Working Conditions
Lifting and carrying of equipment is not typical, but may be required on rare occasions. Lifting up to 25 pounds. Other working conditions include climbing stairs, walking around campus, sitting, standing, and significant computer use including extensive close use of a computer monitor. Reaching, grasping.
Salary : $25,000 - $35,000
