Language Arts Teacher (6-12)

Class Title

Language Arts Teacher - Middle/High School

Basic Objectives
The teacher’s job is to assure that all students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level.

Job Tasks/Responsibilities
Instructional Process

• Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the district philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the adopted course study.

• Make purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.

• Plan and implement a program of study designed to meet the individual needs of students.

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.

• Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.

• Provides progress and interim reports as required.
• Prepare substitute folders containing appropriate information as required by the principal.
• Recognize learning problems and make referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a strong grasp of the subject matter.
• Uses effective oral and written expression.

Curriculum Development

• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school’s curriculum.

• Assists on the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.

• Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Classroom Management

• Develops, in accordance with district school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior, and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.
• Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.

Professional Growth

• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

• Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
• Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-services training programs at the school or at the district level.
• Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.

Student Evaluation

• Evaluates the accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made tests, samples students’ work mastery skills checklists, criterion-referenced tests, and norm-referenced tests.

• Make appropriate adjustments in the instructional program and as required by the principal.

• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Certification/Education:

• Official Statement of Status of Eligibility stating that the applicant is eligible for certification in-field OR Temporary/Professional Certificate from Florida

Department of Education.

• Bachelor's and passed subject area exam.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: From $50,150.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,150