FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLSFALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS POSITION: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Massachusetts Certification ENG (5-9) Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in English JOB GOAL: To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship; to develop appreciation of good literature of all types; to motivate pupils to read widely for information and recreation; to develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in the field of Language Arts/Reading. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to middle school students utilizing course of study adopted by the School Committee and other appropriate learning activities. Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils. Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil. Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussion based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature. Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas. Evaluates each pupil's progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress. Participates in curriculum and other development programs. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school department and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators' Association and the Fall River School Committee. SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding. See Principal for Details