TITLE: English Teacher High SchoolSUMMARY: Reporting to the Building Principal, the High School English Teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship; that develops appreciation of good literature of all types; that motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; that develops standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; and that discovers and develops special talents of students in English to prepare each student to meet the state testing standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism utilizing designated curriculum.Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.Evaluates academic and social growth of students; keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports and other recordkeeping activities, as necessary.Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.Evaluates each students progress in meeting the course standards for English skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productiveclassroom environment.Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning problems.Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree required. Licensed in English (8-12) by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of maintaining accurate and complete records as required by law and District policy. Skill in guiding the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.Ability to communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and move or lift up to 25 lbs.
Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is generally performed indoors and predominantly in a classroom and school environment. The essential duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as an illustration of the type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.