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.
Teaches by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; by encouraging students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to obtain a good foundation for continuous growth and development; by providing students with experiences which integrate the affective, cognitive and psychomotor dimensions of learning; by establishing effective rapport with students and their parents; by assisting students in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation: Coordinates parent advisory activities and parent education workshops.
Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction
Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and complies with State Department of Education Standards and the APS Board of Education goals and objectives.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in harmony with curriculum goals and communicates the objectives to students.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and assists in its maintenance campus wide.
Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the District testing program.
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Selects and requests appropriate books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory records.
Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals to appropriate personnel when concerns arise.
Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers. Plans for and supervises classroom aides, guests and volunteers.
Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
The minimum expectations for this job are as follows: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Flexibility, organization, decision making and problem solving skills.
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial procedures, and legal requirements.
Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and coordinate the work of others.
Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM
REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
The minimum requirements for this job are as follows: Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field. Valid NM Teacher's license appropriate to teaching assignment. 200 K-8 Elementary 350 5-9 Middle-Level 300 6-12 Secondary 500 PreK-12 Specialty Area With appropriate endorsement(s) in Tesol & Language Arts Algebra I - requires 300 or 500 with Math endorsement.
