English Language Arts Teacher

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher (Grades 6-8)Assist students in reaching their potential in order that they might become effective contributors to society. Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning, provide appropriate learning activities, establish positive relationships with parents and staff members, and help students understand their role in the home, school, and community.Instruct assigned classes in the locations/times designated. Plan, implement and continue to up-date a course of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and be able to show written evidence of preparation upon request of any Administrator. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students. Employ a variety of up-to-date instructional techniques and media consistent with classroom environment provided. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations by assessing students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. Seek the assistance of District specialists for students who may need learning support. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students in their use of equipment and materials in the school. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and assist in the evaluation of job performance. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, High School Principal, other Building Administrators, or Guidance Counselors.Must have a bachelor's degree and the instructional certification required under the Certification Staffing Policy Guidelines (CSPGs) as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the specific position in which employed. Must excel at using computer based systems. Must have or be able to obtain valid Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 clearances. Strives to maintain professional, cooperative, and respectful relationships with all other District employees. Serve as a pleasant, helpful, patient, consoling, and positive representative of Lower Dauphin School District in all interactions with the community. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and a team player along with the ability to work with frequent interruptions and under sometimes stressful conditions. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task, communicate clearly and effectively, work independently, exercise good judgment and follow written and verbal directions. Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time. Ability to type and use both hands for grasping and repetitive motions. Some bending and twisting of the body required. Ability to lift/carry no more than 15 lbs. independently. Visual and audio acuity including ability to read computer screens and written documents. Working hours are contractual days from 7:15 AM 2:45 PM.