English/Language Arts Teacher - Grades 9/10 + Pre-AP

English/Language Arts Teacher

The teacher shall serve as the educational leader in his/her classroom. Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with the district provided curriculum. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. Establish a classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of the district curriculum. Support non-academic needs of all students in order to remove barriers that interfere with academic success. Provide appropriate/timely feedback on work. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Prepare required reports on students and activities. Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs using the Communications Protocol. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Prepare classroom for class activities. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Observe and evaluate student's performance and development. Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.