DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Recent training and/or knowledge regarding current trends in the teaching of English. Including use of a variety of approaches in the assessment of writing.• Ability to relate the English classroom to the real world.• Knowledge and experience with instruction aligned with common core state standards.• Teachers will center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning.• Teachers will demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.• Teachers will recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs. This will be demonstrated through knowledge of students and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.• Teachers will provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources and designing coherent instruction.• Teachers will foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.• Teachers will use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. Teachers will design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.• Teachers will communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.• Teachers will exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.• Teachers will participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.• Teachers will annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.• Participate in site-based decision-making processes. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: • Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator SKILLS (position requirements at entry):• Training in and/or direct experience with high school aged students.• Recent training and/or knowledge of research-based instructional practices in the teaching of English. Including use of a variety of approaches in the assessment of writing.• Ability to relate the English classroom to the real world.• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.• Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data-driven instructional decision-making.• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction. Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.• Ability to develop students’ technology literacy.• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.• Attends ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service opportunities.• Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.Qualifications ProfileCertification/License:Idaho State Certification Bachelor Degree in Education from an accredited college or universityTo apply for this position, please complete the certified application found on our website www.s274comPlease also include:•Cover letter•Resume•3-5 current letters of recommendations•College transcripts•Professional referencesemail to cshannon@sd274.com or mail to Kootenai Jt. School District 13030 E. O'Gara Rd Harrison ID 83833The Kootenai School District, located in beautiful northern Idaho, has a proud tradition of offering a quality education to its students. Located ten miles from the resort town of Harrison, the district is nestled among pine trees in a rural setting. Deer and turkey on the sidelines of a football game or on the playground are common sites. The Coeur D’Alene River runs through the Chain Lakes and empties into the Lake Coeur D’Alene, offering boating and fishing opportunities. The lake has over 125 miles of shoreline and a surface area of over fifty square miles. The paved Trail of the Coeur D’Alenes is a repurposed railroad track that allows hikers, bikers, and others the ability to commune with nature and revel in the beauty of mountains, rivers, and lakes. Hunting opportunities include elk, deer, turkey, bear, ducks, geese, and much more while fishing for salmon, bass, and trout are abundant. Here is a link for additional information http://funtosail.blogspot.com/2016/10/coeur-d-river-and-chain-lakes-kootenai.htmlThe city of Coeur D’Alene and its neighboring towns total over 100,000 people, is a quick 45 miles away. Shopping, entertainment, theaters, restaurants, and other opportunities are available. Spokane, Washington, with its international airport is about an hour drive away. You can reach the Pacific Coast in about 6 hours. The Kootenai School District truly is in the middle of everything you could want.The Kootenai School District has a growing student population with about 190 students K-12 with an average class size of 13 students. The small community is more like a family than a traditional school. We are a small district, yet we offer a lot of opportunities for our students including welding, drone flight, astronomy, advanced math, history of film, psychology, art, music, after school programs, anthropology, and more. We have tremendous support from our community. The facilities are in excellent shape, and we are in good financial condition.Opportunity is a key word at Kootenai School District. If this feels like an opportunity for you, we invite you to apply for our opening, beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions concerning this position, or anything else about our amazing community and schools.Equal Opportunity EmployerKootenai Joint School District #274 is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.