English Language Arts Teacher (Probationary)

Overview:
The Lancaster Central School District is searching for an innovative, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to serve our District as an English Language Arts teacher. We are interested in a candidate who has the ability to work with students while effectively collaborating with the administration, faculty and staff towards the improvement of our instructional programming.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver lessons grounded in researched best practice, current formative data and specially designed instruction.
• Individualize learning experiences, as appropriate, create flexible grouping for learning experience. Observe and evaluate students' performance in meeting grade level standards.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans, making learning targets clear with students for each lesson as appropriate.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom with appropriate disciplinary techniques.
• Meet course, grade level and district performance goals.
• Create a positive educational environment for students to learn, grow and promote success for students of all abilities.
• Utilize curriculum that reflects the diversity of educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students being served.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and read to stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Work collaboratively with administrators, department chairs and colleagues to create a positive work environment that promotes student achievement.
• Develop and utilize various curriculum resources and participate in curriculum writing/modification sessions.

New York State Certification as an English Language Arts teacher (Grades 7-12)