English Teacher Grades 7-12

Mount Vernon City School District • Mount Vernon, NY

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About The Position

The Mount Vernon City School District is hiring an English Teacher for grades 7–12. The teacher will provide reading and writing instruction aligned with New York State English Language Arts standards and curriculum, use assessment information to plan and facilitate lessons, and support student learning through individualized and small-group instruction. The position involves ongoing assessment, adapting instructional methods to students’ needs, collaboration with colleagues, and communication with students and families.

Requirements

• Required English Language Arts 7–12 certification/license.
• Proficiency in NYS grades 7–12 English Language Arts standards and curriculum.
• Thorough knowledge of the NYS Regents Examination in English Language Arts and/or NYS Grades 3–8 English Language Arts Assessment.
• Strong background in literacy.
• Ability to use best practices to promote student success in reading and writing.
• Familiarity with reading strategies for literary and informational texts.
• Ability to collaborate in a teaching environment, including co-teaching and interdisciplinary planning.
• Ability to engage adolescent students and promote a positive academic experience for all students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social and emotional learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate lessons using knowledge of the NYS Regents Examination in English Language Arts and/or the NYS Grades 3–8 English Language Arts Assessment.
• Use best practices and reading strategies for literary and informational texts to promote student success in reading and writing.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction and student learning.
• Assess student learning and progress on an ongoing basis and modify instructional methods to meet individual student needs.
• Work collaboratively, including through co-teaching and interdisciplinary planning.
• Engage adolescent students in ways that promote a positive academic experience for all students.
• Encourage family involvement and communicate effectively with students and families.
• Evaluate personal performance and professional growth, and seek professional learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed