English Teacher

Position: English Teacher Contract: 191 days FLSA Status: Exempt Job Summary The position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops competencies and an understanding of the structure of English; motivating each pupil to apply knowledge, understanding, and skills; and preparing each student to meet the Virginia SOL standards. Essential Duties Instructs students through lectures, demonstrations, audiovisual aids, and other materials to supplement presentations. Prepares course objectives and outline for the course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school. Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress. Keeps attendance records. Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops. Prompt and accurate with required records and reports. Uses instructional and planning time effectively. Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities. Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to their care. Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught. Uses out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support the instructional objectives. Complies with school and school board policies and regulations. Other duties may be assigned. Job Specifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. Minimum Qualifications Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Clearance Criminal Justice Background check, Fingerprinting, TB Assessment Supervision Exercised May include instructional assistants, volunteers, and tutors. Supervision Received Principal Position Type Full-Time Salary $51,932 to $77,545 Per Year Equal Opportunity Statement The Accomack County School System does not discriminate based on age, sex, handicap, race, religion, color, or national origin in its employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr