High School English Teacher

High School English Teacher

Salary for 1st year teacher with no experience $43,507 up to $65,450 depending on education and experience

Universal obligations/expectations of each staff member:

• Put the safety, health, and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities, and decisions
• Undertake all duties in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan

Essential functions:

• Plans and develops course of study according to curriculum guidelines of District and state requirements
• Develops and presents specific lesson plans, using a variety of techniques
• Prepares assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework
• Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student performances
• Conducts standardized tests in accordance with District policies and law
• Maintains order in the classroom and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior
• Shares with other teachers and aides responsibility for monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchroom
• Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise
• Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation
• Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences
• Consults with other professionals, where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug or alcohol abuse, or problems of social adjustment
• Coordinates decisions with parents concerning any specialized intervention which appears warranted
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law
• Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives
• Works with guidance counselor in helping student select course of study or college
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring a student organization or activity
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops
• Supervises classroom aides

Desired minimum qualifications:

• Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the community
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities

Equipment used:

• A variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax

Work environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside
• The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints
• The employee frequently will work irregular or extended work hours while performing the duties of this job
• The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck and waist; kneel
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments
• May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds

Mental/motor demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work
• The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another)
• Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available
• The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity
• The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications

Deadline: Open until filled