English Teacher Grades 7-12

Mount Vernon City School District • Mount Vernon, NY

23h

About The Position

The Mount Vernon City School District is hiring an English Teacher for grades 7–12. The candidate must hold the required English Language Arts 7–12 certification or license and demonstrate an understanding of reading and writing instruction. The role requires proficiency in New York State English Language Arts standards and curriculum, as well as familiarity with relevant state assessments and their use in lesson planning and instruction.

The teacher will promote literacy and student success through effective reading and writing practices, create a safe and supportive classroom environment, and adapt instruction to meet individual student needs. The position also involves collaboration with colleagues, ongoing professional growth, positive engagement with adolescent students, and communication with students and families. Experience with social and emotional learning is preferred.

Requirements

• Required certification or license in English Language Arts 7–12.
• Proficiency in NYS 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 apply effective reading and writing instructional practices and strategies for literary and informational texts.
• Ability to conduct ongoing assessments and adapt instruction to individual student needs.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively, including in co-teaching and interdisciplinary planning.
• Ability to engage adolescent students and 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.
• Create a classroom environment that is safe, conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and supportive of student learning.
• Assess student learning and progress on an ongoing basis and modify instructional methods to fit individual needs.
• Collaborate in a teaching environment, including 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 professional performance, pursue professional growth, and seek professional learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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