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.
Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the English subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. Commensurate with Education, Experience, Evaluation, Leadership and the needs of the academy. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required): Bachelor's Degree in area of major study Professional Teaching License to teach in appropriate grade level/subject Proper Certification Required Duties and Responsibilities 1. Teaches Academy approved curriculum 2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students 3. Prepares for classes assigned 4. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities 5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups 6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals—established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students 7. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner 8. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required 9. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports 10. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior 11. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required 12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations 13. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day Working Conditions and Physical Environment Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; hear and understand speech at normal levels; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The High Teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Thea Bowman Leadership Academy reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. Please submit a letter of interest and credentials/resume to: GeTina Williams Human Resources Thea Bowman Leadership Academy 3401 W. 5th Ave., Gary, IN 46406 gwilliams@theabowmanacademy.org
