High School English Teacher

About This Role

This teaching post involves instructing high school English classes, planning a curriculum that meets individual student needs, and fostering a positive learning environment. The role suits an educator committed to professional growth and active participation in school community decisions.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations and times
• Plan a program of study that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for student maturity and interests
• Guide the learning process toward district curriculum goals, establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with physical limitations and student needs
• Strive to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, objectives, and performance expectations
• Assess student accomplishments regularly, provide progress reports, and communicate with parents as necessary
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Diagnose student learning challenges regularly, seeking assistance from district specialists as required
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Follow the SPS code of conduct for the classroom, consistent with administrative policies, and develop fair and just rules of classroom behavior
• Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals and make written evaluations as required
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements and personal expectations
• Take an active part in the contractually-approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision-making among staff, held during the extended day
• Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) as agreed upon by the building administrator and faculty
• Contribute to district and building decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence

Requirements

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (English) and grade level (8-12) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education