High School English Teacher OHCHS

OHCHS is seeking a talented English teacher who will engage students in a relevant and rigorous education in a collaborative setting. The selected candidates will teach courses that best fit their strengths and our needs. English courses focus on standards of writing, reading, speaking, and listening. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School serves about 1,000 students in grades 9-12. The school offers twelve Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment college courses, and access to twenty-two career and technical education programs, preparing students for any path beyond high school. Candidates must hold a valid Maine certificate or be able to obtain one with an appropriate endorsement in Secondary English. Reports to: Building Principal Work Schedule: 180-day contract Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect. Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents, and the public. Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels. Deliver strong literacy instruction across content areas. Help students develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information. Employ effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr