English Language Arts Teacher

DeKalb County Schools

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POSITION TITLE: Teacher - Secondary - English Language Arts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum B.S. Degree: Certification in content area.
• Meets requirements set forth by federal regulations.
• Working knowledge of computers and software.

REPORTS TO:

• Principal or Principal's designee

SUPERVISES:

• Students

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine individual and class needs.
• Establish objectives and plan learning experiences.
• Implement activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Exhibit positive human relations skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Evaluate the educational program and/or student progress.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, colleagues and community groups.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Maintain and submit records and reports.
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Engage in personal and professional growth and demonstrate professional ethics and leadership.
• Implement the planning and conduct of daily learning activities within the classroom as defined by the State Course of Study and the Board of Education.
• Shall perform any other position related duties as assigned.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary and work year to be in accordance with the current applicable salary schedule.

EVALUATION:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy of Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

NOTE: See Board policies for additional requirements.