Reports To:  Building Principal

SUMMARY

English Language Arts teachers are responsible for instructing students about the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. Assign books and essays for students to read and teach them how to identify themes, points of view, and other characteristics.  Teach district prescribed curriculum in the assigned area, utilize effective planning for each day’s teaching, clarify goals, objectives, standards, and benchmarks of lessons and assignments. Knowledgeable and utilizes differentiated instruction in all classes with all students.  Work as a team member to complete and submit all paperwork, documentation, and reports in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop lesson plans which meet established school and national curriculum models
• Adapt and reassess lesson plans to meet specific student needs, comply with newly implemented guidelines or rules and to update relevant information, to include new developments in education
• Manage the diverse ability level of students by adapting the curriculum to fit individual student needs while maintaining overall class progress
• Utilize a variety of educational resources, instructional materials and technology to enhance the teaching and learning process in a competent and effective manner
• Assess and record student development, while identifying strengths and weaknesses in students
• Maintain a safe, respectful and positive learning environment, providing open communication with students, while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines
• Coordinate paraprofessional responsibilities and duties with SPED department and accommodate modifications according to student IEP
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis, providing student progress reports to include both positive and negative behaviors
• Attend and take part in all professional development activities, trainings and meetings
• Participate in professional activities, continuing education and professional development that enhance the mission and goals of the school/district and meeting district standards
• Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with endorsement in English.  
• Interpersonal Skills: Seek a cooperative working relationship with the district staff.  Exercise mature and professional judgement in teaching and professional dealings with others.  Establish a school climate which will prompt appropriate student discipline.  Maintain confidentiality of information concerning colleagues, students, and parents.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work well with students with multiple ability levels and make modifications and/or accommodations for students in the regular classroom.  Appropriately communicate with students, parents, District staff, and members of the community.  Ability to exercise good judgment while working in a dynamic environment.  Ability to be flexible, organized, and to take initiative. Exhibit a willingness to participate in planned meetings and district trainings as well as grow professionally.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Wyoming Teacher certification with English Endorsement. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with students, other faculty, staff, and parents as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.  The position also entails significant walking, bending, standing, stooping, and possible physical interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.  This position may require some travel throughout the district.

Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  The District may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable.