English Teacher

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

22h

About The Position

The English Teacher structures a learning environment for students to study the integrated English program outlined by the Little Rock School District (LRSD) Curriculum Guides. The teacher plans and delivers instruction suited, as much as possible, to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities; creates an age-appropriate, supportive classroom; and assesses student progress regularly. The role also includes maintaining classroom order, communicating progress to parents, supporting district policies, participating in staff development and meetings, and performing other assigned duties. This is a 190-day, 9.25-month contract position with a benefit package. The position is classified as exempt and paid according to the teacher salary schedule; placement within the salary range is based on experience and LRSD salary placement guidelines.

Requirements

Meet Arkansas certification requirements in Middle School English or High School English 7–12.
Willingness to try new teaching and assessment strategies that benefit students.
Willingness to participate in ongoing staff development and apply new techniques in the classroom.
Ability to teach to differences and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences.
Conviction that all children can and will learn in the Little Rock School District.
Evidence of ability to work with diverse student populations.
Ability to clearly communicate student progress to parents.
Ability to design and implement hands-on activities and thematic units in all content areas.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform the essential duties successfully; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period and be physically present at assigned work during the contract year, with only infrequent unexcused absences.
Regularly sit, stand, walk, climb and descend stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone, and write; occasionally lift and/or move 20 or more pounds.
Accurately perceive sound; have near and far vision and depth perception; handle and work with educational materials or objects; and provide oral information.

Responsibilities

Structure the classroom for cooperative learning activities and enable students to study the integrated English program outlined by LRSD Curriculum Guides.
Meet and instruct assigned classes at the designated location and time.
Plan a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests, including Aggression Replacement Training and Rigorous Structured Discipline.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior; develop reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
Use varied instructional techniques consistent with the location’s physical limitations and students’ needs and capabilities.
Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory safety procedures in situations where accidents could occur.
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
Maintain and improve professional competence; attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.