ELA Teacher

ELA Teacher Terms of employment: 10 month employee - temporary for the school year if hired after contracted start date for teachers Reports to: Building Principal Salary: Current teacher salary schedule Minimum qualifications: Meets certification requirements of the State of Delaware for Teacher of ELA Grades 9-12. Dual certified in Special Education preferred Successful completion of Praxis II exams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teach ELA to high school students. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. Establish and maintain open basis of communication with students, parents, staff and administration. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day consistent with contract obligations. Performs other duties as assigned Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and/or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Standard Requirements Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment Tuberculin Test and physical Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck Application Procedures Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered. Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office. Delaware Schools Consortium