About This Role
The English Second Language Teacher plans and sets goals based on the curriculum, their knowledge of students, and the instructional context. This role establishes and maintains a purposeful and equitable environment for learning, engaging students by using a variety of instructional strategies. The teacher will also demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of their work.
Responsibilities
- Follow a course of study developed by teachers and administration, regularly revised according to recommendations from teachers, administration, and the PA Department of Education
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students
- Plan and implement lesson plans that meet individual needs, interests, and abilities within the IAA curriculum
- Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback on a regular basis to students and parents/guardians
- Maintain a careful record of each student’s attendance and turn in all excuses for absences to the office daily
- Develop a systematic grading procedure according to school policies and maintain neat and thorough records of student achievement
- Assist each student to develop personal levels of performance appropriate to their ability
- Present appropriate, effective, and orderly instructional lessons by utilizing appropriate teaching techniques and instructional materials
- Maintain appropriate student behavior in the classrooms; all professional employees have responsibility for student control and discipline in the halls, classroom, during assemblies/programs, etc.
- Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, IAA policy, and administrative regulations
- Actively participate in in-service training sessions, spending in-service and class preparation time involved in professional activities such as preparation and revision of instructional materials and staying informed of education developments
- Assume individual responsibilities assigned by the Building Principal which may relate to student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education / Subject Area
- Proper valid Pennsylvania teacher certification
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to organize tasks
- Ability to handle multiple tasks within close time proximity
- Ability to exercise appropriate judgment
- Must possess computer skills
- Must be able to communicate clearly with students, parents, and other school employees
- Must be able to think creatively and solve problems
