Location: High School
Position: 1.0 English Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)
Anticipated Dates of Assignment: October 28 thru anticipated LDTR
Position Description Summary:
To facilitate students learning the designated subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women; motivate and establish effective rapport with students; establish good relationships with parents and colleagues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach district-approved curriculum.
- Plan a program of study and develop lesson plans and instructional material that is developmentally appropriate, as well as meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media
- Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior, maintain discipline and utilize appropriate classroom management techniques.
- Evaluate students' academic and social growth, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required.
- Communicate regularly with students, parents, school counselors and administrators regarding student issues.
- Cooperate and collaborate with other staff members.
- Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs.
- Follow district policy, guidelines, regulations and procedures, as well as, maintain confidentiality according to law and policy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and valid secondary teaching certificate in identified content area.
- Strong background in secondary English instruction.
- Excellent teaching and classroom management skills.
- Successfully establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administration and parents.
- Effective oral and written communication.
Required Certification and Documentation to be Submitted by Applicant:
- PA teaching certificate (English: 7-12)
- Praxis results
- Official Transcripts
- Background Clearances
- And other documents as directed by the school district
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