High School English Teacher 26/27

Primary Function

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Directly Responsible to

Principal

Desired Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree in subject area. A minimum of a Bachelor’s in Education with applicable endorsement/emphasis.
• Hold or be able to obtain a Colorado Teaching Certificate/Licensing from the Colorado Department of Education.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Colorado standards and assessments and the ability to facilitate data driven instruction and the standards based classroom.
• Possess a strong background in integrating the teaching of reading, writing and problem solving skills.

Performance responsibilities

• plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• prepare classroom for class activities
• provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• use relevant technology to support instruction
• observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• provide appropriate feedback on work
• encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations
• prepare required reports on students and activities
• manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures

Rangely School District

• participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• adhere to Board policy and Colorado School Law.
• perform other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment/Pay

Work year as determined by annual school calendar approved by the Board.

Evaluations

Performance of this job will be based on the board’s policy on evaluation