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HS English Teacher
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$80,367 / year median in California
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Required:
Single Subject English The following are required for this position prior to start of employment:- Fingerprint Clearance
- TB Clearance
- CPR Certification CPR/First Aid Certification English Learner Authorization Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Reference (3 Letters Required) Resume Single Subject Teaching Credential
- English Requirements / Qualifications Appropriate California Credential(s)
Required:
Single Subject English The following are required for this position prior to start of employment:- Fingerprint Clearance
- TB Clearance
- CPR Certification CPR/First Aid Certification English Learner Authorization Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Reference (3 Letters Required) Resume Single Subject Teaching Credential
- English Comments and Other Information Application Procedure A complete application file consists:
- Certificated online application through EdJoin
- Cover letter
- Current resume
- Three current letters of supervisory references
- Copy of valid California credential(s)
- Authorization to instruct English Learners Preferred but not Required (credential with embedded EL authorization, CLAD, BCLAD or SDAIE certification) We are looking for: High School English Teachers to work with our youth grades 9 through 12. Applicant must demonstrate
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English
- Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of adolescent students Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Plan lessons that teach students a subject that align with state and school stands and curriculum.
- Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Teach lessons they have planned to an entire class or to smaller groups
- Grade students' assignments to monitor their progress
- Communicate with parents about their child's progress
- Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges
- Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state
- Develop and enforce classroom rules
- Familiarity with Aeries SIS and Edmentum Curriculum is preferred Comments and Other Information Application Procedure A complete application file consists:
- Certificated online application through EdJoin
- Cover letter
- Current resume
- Three current letters of supervisory references
- Copy of valid California credential(s)
- Authorization to instruct English Learners Preferred but not Required (credential with embedded EL authorization, CLAD, BCLAD or SDAIE certification) We are looking for: High School English Teachers to work with our youth grades 9 through 12. Applicant must demonstrate
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English
- Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of adolescent students Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Plan lessons that teach students a subject that align with state and school stands and curriculum.
- Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Teach lessons they have planned to an entire class or to smaller groups
- Grade students' assignments to monitor their progress
- Communicate with parents about their child's progress
- Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges
- Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state
- Develop and enforce classroom rules
- Familiarity with Aeries SIS and Edmentum Curriculum is preferred CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS.