Position Type:
Secondary School Teaching/English
Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Building Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum.
Benefits:
Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance
Qualifies for Paid Personal Time
Qualifies for Paid Sick Time
Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time
Schedule:
Full-time
10-month (works student calendar)
Paid hours/day:
7 hour 40 minute day including a duty free lunch of 35 minutes
Essential Functions:
- Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with NYS curriculum and school district goals and objectives for equity.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students receiving special education services.
- Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental/guardian involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and families.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and district policies.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Principal and other Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education (CRSE).
- Knowledge and ability to engage culturally and ethnically diverse students and families.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents/guardians.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation and self reflection regarding performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Qualifications Profile:
Certification/License: NYS Certification in English
Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in related discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Masters Degree in related area preferred.
Experience: Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus. Experience working with a culturally and ethnically diverse population strongly desired.
Demands, Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments.
Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
