Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher Hillsboro-Deering Middle School Hillsboro-Deering Middle School - Hillsboro, New Hampshire Job Details

Job ID:

5692887

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Title:

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university 2.New Hampshire certificate or eligible for NH Certification to teach English language arts; English Language Arts 5-8, English Language Arts 5-12, K-8 with credit concentration in English language arts 3.Pass a criminal background check as required by law (RSA 189:13-a)

Desired Attributes:

1.Working knowledge of Common Core Standards for English Language Arts 2.Evidence of excellent collaboration and communication skills with all members of the school community. 3.Understanding of how to work with middle level learners in regards to classroom procedures and lesson plans

Reports To:

Building Principal or Designee

Job Goal:

The Middle School English Language Arts Teacher will work in partnership with grade level colleges and other members of the school community to assure that all students learn essential English language arts skills and prepare them for future success. These roles and responsibilities provide essential support for the Priority Areas outlined in the SAU #34 Strategic Plan. SAU 34

Strategic Plan Priority Areas:

Student Success:

• SAU 34 is committed to preparing students for success in postsecondary education and the workforce by providing every student with a high-quality education rooted in purpose, self-determination, meaningful relationships, and regular feedback.
• Students will develop critical academic skills and the key competencies outlined in our Portrait of a

Graduate:

adaptive perseverance, responsibility, a learner's mindset, global citizenship, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Culture:

• SAU 34 fosters a responsive and high achieving culture by prioritizing a welcoming, positive environment, grounded in the tenets of the Portrait of a Graduate.
• This environment allows students and staff to feel physically, psychologically, and emotionally safe, supported, connected, and empowered with a strong sense of purpose.

Learning Environments:

• SAU #34's physical environment and resources for learning have a direct impact on student success and culture, reflecting the community's values.
• SAU #34 will provide and maintain future focused facilities that support high quality and diverse educational opportunities for every student.

Performance Responsibilities:

Planning and Preparation

• Plan lessons that reflect solid knowledge of English language art content and relationships between important concepts and instructional practices, are standards based and age appropriate.
• Design student assessments that are aligned with instructional outcomes and standards and are appropriate to the needs of the students. Classroom Environment
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to middle school students
• Monitor students in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. Instruction
• Design lessons that engage all students in work that is of a high level of rigor and is appropriate for student's level of understanding.
• Assess student progress towards objectives and /or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Ensure that communications with students are age and ability appropriate. Demonstrate the ability to effectively engage all students in classroom discussions. Professional Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with grade level team to develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students.
• Effectively communicate with student's families.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (should be able to lift up to 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard free environment.

Evaluation:

Per the Hillsboro-Deering Professional Evaluation Plan

Contract:

Master Contract between the Hillsboro-Deering Federation of Teachers AFT Local 2348, AFT-NH, AFL-CIO and the Hillsboro-Deering School Board.

Position Type:

Full-time