English Teacher

ELA Teacher (Grade 9-12) *As defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9 Instructional certificates Qualifications Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods Ability to maintain a positive learning environment Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment Reports To Principal/Designated Administrator Supervises Students, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides Job Goal To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members. Performance Responsibilities Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities Works to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board‑adopted curriculum, board‑adopted curricula and textbooks, and other appropriate learning activities. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age‑appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students. Instruction and student contact Monitors student academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction. Maintains records of student’s educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes. Identifies student needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning. Budgets class time effectively. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts. Supervises students in out‑of‑classroom activities as assigned. Contact with parents and community Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program. Professional contacts and activities Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in‑service education and other professional growth activities. Participates in school‑level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups. Other Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy. Performs other duties within the scope of her/his employment and certification as may be assigned. Employment Conditions Contract year July 1st to June 30th of the school year. Evaluation In accordance with the Board of Trustees adopted method of evaluation. Approved: #J-18808-Ljbffr Barack Obama Green Charter School