High School English Teacher

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy. Organizes subject content and learning goals that support high levels of student achievement.
• Prepares instructional materials. Teaches assigned students and subject matters as scheduled. Develops and implements lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum goals
• Evaluates student academic needs and learning styles.
• Varies instructional techniques to effectively advance student learning.
• Facilitates the integration of technology innovations in all areas of the curriculum.
• Utilizes formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
• Uses a data-driven approach to analyze assessments. Provides effective feedback to students. Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning. Plans/implements interventions that produce tangible evidence-based benefits. Implements modifications as needed.
• Facilitates inclusion as the preferred placement method for students with special needs. Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior. Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct, and self-reliance skills.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports.
• Regularly communicates academic, behavioral and social-emotional related matters to parents. Proctors state and district testing activities. Upholds mandated security procedures.
• Ensures student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
• Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image. Complies with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators, drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team. Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards. Performs all aspects of the job. Contributes to an effective working/learning environment. Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource. Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.
• Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
• Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety. Helps supervisors manage risks. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Initiates action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with district procedures and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, suspected child abuse/neglect or when inappropriate behavior is encountered.

Experience

• Holds and maintains required state department of education credentials.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person