English Teacher

Lutheran High School West (Rocky River, OH) is seeking a full-time English instructor for the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants should hold a four-year degree in education/English, with the specific ability to teach high school English.
A potential candidate must also have the ability to fulfill the faculty expectations listed in detail below. Lutheran West offers competitive compensation packages including benefits (health care, retirement, and disability). Interested candidates should inquire and/or submit a resume to Joel S. Bahr, Head of School.

Spiritual Leadership
- Actively involved in chapel and other forms of worship and service
-When appropriate, take opportunities to pray with and mentor students
-Model appropriate Christian attitude, language, and behavior with students, families, and other school employees

Discipline/Rules
-Maintain accurate attendance records
-School Dress Code enforcement
-Hold students accountable for proper discipline inside and outside of class
-Communicate discipline issues appropriately with administration and parents

Classroom Responsibilities
-Prepare engaging lesson plans that challenge students individually on a daily basis
-Integrate technology into lesson plans in a way that increases learning for students
-Differentiate instruction to maximize student learning
-Regularly grade assignments and return to students for feedback
-Utilize a variety of teaching methods to enhance student learning
-Clearly state classroom policies and expectations and follow through on them
-Properly prepare for faculty absence with appropriate lesson plans and seating charts

Year-to-Year Responsibilities
-Update curriculum as needed
-File mandated service hours
-Attend mandatory admissions, recruitment, and community events

Communication Responsibilities
-Regularly maintain gradebook
-Call, email, or speak face-to-face with parents about academic, social, or spiritual concerns and document the contact in Renweb
-Weekly positive contacts logged in Renweb
-Communicate student concerns with Administration
-Communicate student safety concerns with administration & appropriate state/governmental agencies

English Department
-Holds a four-year bachelor’s degree in teaching and English - 7-12 education is preferred
-Able to teach various levels of high school English
-Differentiates instruction for learners of all types
-Integrates technology into daily instruction and lesson plans

* More information is available on each of these topics in the Faculty Handbook
** Any other duties as assigned by the School Administration.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $42,500.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person