What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School ELA Teacher position at Strasburg School District 31J?
Job Title : Teacher - High School Reports to : Building Principal Evaluated by : Building Principal
Job Goal : The goal of this position is to create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational background in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
Essential Requirements : To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements list below are a representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability needed for the position.
- Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assignment.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills with colleagues / students / parents / community, including parent teacher conferences.
- Understands and demonstrates classroom management / instructional strategies to support student achievement.
- Integrates technology skills to support the content area(s) and 21st Century Learning
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
- Knowledge of subject areas, curriculum, and standards-based education.
- Knowledge of the general organization and functions of a public school system.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
Qualifications / Certificates, Licenses, Regitrations, Bonding, and or Testing Required :
Physical Demands : Between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and 10 pounds on a frequent basis, occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching and fine motor activity, frequently sitting, standing, walking, balancing, reaching at desk and floor level, firm and simple grasping. The work requires constant seeing, hearing, and talking.
Work Environment : Work is performed in office, classroom and / or other educational setting.
FLSA Status : Exempt
Days / Terms of Employment : 180 Days / Nine-month position. Salary to be determined by the School Board of Education.