ELA Teacher 6-12

ELA Teacher certified from 6th -12th grade, preferably higher English General Purpose To prepare and provide grade-relevant learning activities that enable students to learn the principles of the English language including the rules of grammar and syntax, to develop an understanding and appreciation of literature and to advance students' verbal and written communication abilities Main Job Duties and Responsibilities plan and prepare lesson plans that meet core objectives and principles and are in line with the curriculum goals prepare instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials and resources consistent with learning objectives and student needs select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and school supplies as needed deliver lessons using a variety of differentiated instructional techniques that are appropriate to the academic level and meet the diverse needs of students maximize the appropriate use of technology in the classroom as an instructional tool teach grammar and syntax, vocabulary and word usage and other principles of the English language promote students' understanding of and appreciation for literature develop students' verbal skills including reading out loud, discussion and debate develop students' writing skills encourage the development of critical thinking skills create a safe and flexible classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning help students to work independently and collaboratively in groups establish and maintain standards of student behavior that conform to School and District policies and promote learning in the classroom encourage student responsibility, cooperation, tolerance and mutual respect in a manner consistent with School and District policies and procedures establish and monitor appropriate behavior of students in extra-curricular activities track and monitor student learning using a variety of techniques prepare and administer assessments that are curriculum-aligned grade assessments and assignments keep current with district and state standardized testing and maximize student achievement on these tests administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs monitor performance and progress and modify instructional methods to meet individual needs where necessary foster good working relationships with students, teachers, counselors, administrators and other stakeholders to support the development and well being of the students keep parents or guardians informed of students' academic progress and social and behavioral issues coordinate parent/teacher conferences to review students' progress maintain accurate and complete student records including attendance, grades, assessments and test scores as required by district and school procedures and regulations participate in staff meetings and training sessions undertake professional development activities to ensure continued professional growth and development of teaching skills

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

From $51,402.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person