Jr. High English Teacher Position Available In Crittenden, Arkansas

Jr. High English Teacher
West Memphis School District
District Wide – West Memphis, Arkansas This job is also posted in West Memphis School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5104975

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Jun 2, 2025

Starting Date:

Jul 28, 2025
Job Description

Job Description:

To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing that are fundamental to good communication; to develop appreciation of good literature of all types; to motivate pupils to read widely for information and recreation; to develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in the field of English.

Qualifications Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with a valid Arkansas teaching license or be eligible to receive one with applicable level/area endorsement
Ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults both orally and in writing
Ability to establish effective rapport with pupils and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, teachers, parents, and other staff members

Responsibilities:

Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading and journalism to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Department of Education
Incorporates references to standards throughout the teaching and learning activities in his/her classes
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature
Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas
Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress
Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
Responsible for the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of instruction in English as required by the department
Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils
Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of individual students
Maintains professional competence through participation in professional growth activities
Participates in faculty meetings and committee works, as requested
Uses professionally accepted teaching strategies, techniques and materials to achieve identified lesson objectives
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve an atmosphere in the classroom conducive to learning and an orderly environment during group rehearsals and performance
Excellent organizational and personnel skills
Participates in the subject curriculum and other developmental programs
Other duties as assigned by principal.

Position Type:

Full-Time