About This Role
Developing students' skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is the core of this English Teacher role for grades 9-12. The teacher will foster communication skills, develop an understanding and appreciation of literature, and motivate students to read widely to comprehend and critically assess reading materials.
Responsibilities
- Develop and administer English education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
- Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction
- Teach knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking
- Develop standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media, and a wide range of literature
- Work with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs
- Maintain familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests
- Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
- Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
- Encourage parental involvement in students education and ensure effective communication with students and parents
- Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participate in faculty meetings and committees
- Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent
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