English Language Arts Teacher

Camden Fairview School District•Camden, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The English Language Arts Teacher provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher develops and delivers district-approved curriculum aligned with state frameworks and standards, adapts instruction to student learning styles and needs, and assesses student progress to inform teaching. The role also includes maintaining an orderly and inclusive classroom, supporting student behavior and well-being, communicating with families, collaborating with colleagues, and carrying out assigned extracurricular and non-teaching duties. This is a certified, exempt, full-time position for 190 days. Most responsibilities take place indoors in a temperature-controlled school environment with mostly low-to-moderate noise. The position is cognitively demanding and requires strong professional social and communication skills. Work may involve periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Arkansas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the assigned subject and level, or ability to obtain an Arkansas teaching certificate in the assigned subject and level.
Applicants with an out-of-state teaching certificate must provide documentation that they have started reciprocity procedures as required by the Arkansas Department of Education.
Must pass a preliminary criminal background and child maltreatment check.
Must have or be able to complete Science of Reading Awareness within 30 days of hire.
Demonstrate appropriate personal and professional conduct around students, staff, and members of the public.
Demonstrate regular attendance and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience is preferred but not required.
Content knowledge of the subject matter and curriculum standards, or willingness to learn them.
Ability to integrate technology tools into teaching and learning.
Ability to apply effective classroom strategies, manage behavior, organize resources, engage students, and provide constructive feedback.
Cultural competence and the ability to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming learning environment.
Strong communication, collaboration, empathy, adaptability, reflection, and decision-making skills.
Commitment to professional growth, ethical conduct, student well-being, and using student performance data to improve instruction.
Ability to set measurable learning goals and encourage students to pursue goals with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district positively.
Promote the academic achievement of all students and serve as a positive role model supporting the district’s mission.
Establish and maintain an orderly classroom in which students actively participate.
Develop and implement lesson plans that meet district curriculum requirements and accommodate differences in student learning styles.
Select and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology to support student learning.
Teach district-approved curriculum based on state frameworks and standards.
Assess student learning styles and use the results to plan instructional activities.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement, including interim and formative assessments.
Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula for students in accordance with their Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Work with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
Plan and supervise assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers.
Assume responsibility for assigned extracurricular activities and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Manage student behavior in accordance with student policies and the student handbook.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Maintain open communication with parents and students about students’ academic and behavioral progress.
Communicate information accurately and clearly.
Participate in professional development to improve job-related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file required reports, records, and other documents.
Perform assigned non-teaching duties and other related duties as required or assigned.