English Teacher - Bell Creek Middle School

Hanover County Public Schools•Mechanicsville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to students developing as mature, able and responsible men and women. Responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating instruction based upon specific goals and objectives established by Hanover County Public Schools and Virginia Standards of Learning.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of current practices, techniques, and methods of teaching
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of educational testing and principles and methods of remedial education
Comprehensive knowledge of effective means of supervision and instruction as applied to the work of Instructional Assistants
Comprehensive knowledge of the needs and requirements of working with students with disabilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and methods of educational research
Ability to apply modern methods and principles of education to pupils functioning at the elementary and/or secondary school level
Ability to maintain an interest in the positive improvement and development of children, adolescents, or adults of normal and/or impaired learning ability
Ability to maintain proper discipline
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Must hold or be eligible for Virginia Teacher License w/endorsement in applicable subject area

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree from accredited institution

Responsibilities

Demonstrates mastery of content area
Prepares daily instruction and activities using the division's curriculum to assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the supervisors
Assesses students' learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs
Develops summative tests of students' learning and uses results for further student instruction, grading, and placement
Develops and maintains a favorable psychological and physical environment that is conducive to effective learning
Maintains order and encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding pupil behavior management
Selects and utilizes materials and resources appropriate to the students' instructional levels
Organizes learning activities to achieve specific concepts
Attends and participates in district and school level in-service training programs, faculty and department meetings
Establishes friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school
Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others
Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence
Respects the home responsibility of parents for their children
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
Performs other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school division's policies and practices