English/Language Arts Teacher - HS

Indiana Public Schools•Delphi, IN

26d

About The Position

To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship; to develop appreciation of good literature of all types; to motivate pupils to read widely for information and recreation; to develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in the field of English.

Requirements

Proper certification and licensing as required by law.
Degree(s) and area of major study as required by law.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, and reading to secondary pupils, utilizes course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulation and procedures of the school corporation.
Adapts English materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interest and maturity level of pupils; maintains required inventory records.
Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.
Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.
Evaluates each pupil's progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing,).
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Administers or monitors group tests.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Maintains professional competence through in service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
Performs such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal or Superintendent, and within local contract/policy, state, and federal regulations.