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Charlton Heston Academy

MS 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.

$65,486 / year median in Michigan

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated MS English Teacher to join our Team!
NATURE OF THE POSITION
This position is responsible for fostering students' interest in education as well as academic development. The incumbent must possess a mastery command of the Michigan Academic Standards for their respective discipline and be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures specific to the secondary classroom.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in line with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content. Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process. Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school. Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction. Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
A valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught. Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred. Minimum 3 years teaching. Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind. Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s). If you are passionate, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting impact on young minds, our innovative and forward-thinking team wants to speak to you! We are an equal-opportunity employer.