About This Role
This English Teacher position at Canton High School involves joining a dynamic and supportive English department to deliver engaging instructional activities for students in grades 9-12. The role focuses on fostering academic growth and social-emotional learning within an inclusive community, offering classes at various levels from College Prep to Advanced Placement.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences to meet the needs of all learners
- Develop lesson plans that align with state standards and district-determined high-quality instructional practices and are culturally and linguistically responsive
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Continuously engage in reflective practice regarding curricula, instruction, and assessments
- Build strong relationships with students to create a culture of belonging
- Incorporate a variety of culturally and linguistically responsive learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Identify, select, and implement data-driven differentiated instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and resources aligned to District-approved curriculum and/or Massachusetts State Standards
- Use relevant technology to support instruction
- Follow and implement IEPs, 504s, health care plans, behavior support plans etc.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development using data; use data to drive decisions and adapt instruction, assessments, and assignments as appropriate
- Provide appropriate and timely feedback on assessments and/or student work
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress, development, and attendance as appropriate
- Support the social and emotional well-being of students during the school day
- Manage student behavior in the classroom and school by establishing accountability measures following the student handbook
- Participate in department and school-based professional development
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents/guardians regarding student progress and needs
- Remain current in subject area pedagogy, teaching resources, and innovative instructional practices, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
- Collaborate with student services staff, including special educators, and other related service providers
- Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement and as assigned by the building principal and/or District administration
Requirements