English Teacher

Sheridan School District•Sheridan, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an English Teacher within the Sheridan School District. The role involves directing student learning experiences to meet instructional objectives, teaching approved curriculum, preparing lesson plans, and evaluating student academic growth. The teacher will identify student needs, make referrals, and develop strategies to support students with IEPs or other accommodations. Collaboration with staff, maintaining a safe classroom environment, and accurate record-keeping are essential. The position also requires communication with parents and the community, participation in professional development, and adherence to district policies and ethical standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate major or course of study from an accredited college or university.
Valid Arkansas teaching license for the grade level or subject area assigned.
Pass all required criminal background checks at personal expense.
Meet Highly Qualified Teacher designation requirements if applicable to the teaching assignment.
Ability to perform duties while following district policies as well as state and federal regulations, guidelines, and laws.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret printed instructions, professional journal handbooks, bulletins, announcements, etc.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and work cooperatively with students, peers, and parents.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions or instructions.
Demonstrate skill in written and oral communication, which could include effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of students, administrators, staff, and the general public.
Demonstrate adequate computer skills, including Internet research, data entry, grade reports, etc.

Nice To Haves

Contracts may have additional days added based on teaching assignment or additional responsibilities.
Support and attend extra-curricular activities when possible (i.e. PTA/PTO, sporting and cultural events.)

Responsibilities

Direct the learning experiences of the students to meet planned instructional objectives.
Teach district approved curriculum based on guidelines established by the school district, state frameworks, and federal regulations.
Prepare for assigned classes by developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques using instructional media when available and appropriate.
Evaluate pupils’ academic growth through various assessment methods and keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
Identify pupil needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies to support students with an IEP or any other type of needed accommodation.
Make modifications for G/T, ELL, LD, physically impaired, at-risk, and other needs of individual students, including their learning styles.
Collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Assist in the selection of learning materials, equipment, or other instructional material.
Develop and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to effective learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Maintain accurate, complete records as required by district policy or law.
Be responsible for supervising the proper use of learning materials, equipment, or other instructional material.
Be available to students and parents for education related purposes during the instructional day and extended hours when necessary.
Take reasonable measures to maintain a safe and orderly environment to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct.
Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings, and professional development activities.
Communicate regularly with various internal and external publics to develop and maintain a positive school/community relationship.
Support and attend extra-curricular activities when possible (i.e. PTA/PTO, sporting and cultural events.)
Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality.
Maintain high moral values both in principle and example by following state and local laws, rules, guidelines and standards.
Strictly follow the Arkansas Code of Ethics for Educators.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Follow and implement all district policies as well as state and federal law or guidelines.
Accept and respond to supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned by administration.