English Teacher- Secondary Alternative Program

Hopewell City School District • Hopewell, VA

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About The Position

The Alternative Ed. English Teacher provides unique and specialized services for students in grades 6–12 who require a structured environment focused on strengthening academic skills and attendance, aligned instruction, social/emotional support, and behavioral support. Teachers will be expected to provide the following services/support to students: advisory check-ins, academic and elective instruction through explicit and real-world applications, social skills training, goal setting, executive skills training, and conflict resolution.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in English and must hold, or be eligible to hold, a Virginia teaching license.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
• Candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and should demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching English/Humanities and providing academic, behavioral, and social/emotional support to students is highly desirable.
• The candidate should possess strong classroom management skills and demonstrate the ability to work with students who lack motivation and/or exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, and techniques for alternative education settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the curriculum and meet the diverse needs of students.
• Provide explicit English instruction and blended instruction in additional subject areas as needed.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing regular feedback and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
• Implement behavior management strategies and interventions to support positive student behavior.
• Collaborate with the on-site administrator, high/middle school counselors, high/middle school administrators, and other staff to develop and implement behavior intervention/support plans, and other educational plans as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and behavior.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians to provide updates on student progress and address any concerns.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in alternative education and behavior management.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that fosters student engagement and learning.
• Support students in developing social and emotional skills necessary for success in and out of the classroom.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time