English Teacher

Educational Empowerment Group • Parma, OH

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About The Position

The English Teacher develops and delivers instruction aligned with state learning and Common Core standards. The role uses technology, online resources, and multiple instructional strategies to engage students, adapt and enrich the curriculum, and create learning experiences that help students apply knowledge to real-world problems. The teacher supports the development of 21st-century competencies and provides opportunities for students to build those skills both inside and outside the classroom.

The teacher maintains student records and confidentiality, administers standardized tests as directed, and uses learning data and available tools to support instruction. The role also includes classroom management, collaboration with colleagues and the wider school community, participation in school activities and professional development, and compliance with Academy and corporate policies. The position reports to the Principal and includes other appropriate duties assigned by the Principal and Management Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Certification or licensure in the appropriate teaching area.
• NCLB Highly Qualified status.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Knowledge of web resources, online tools, and technology tools.
• Effective organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans that ensure attainment of state learning and Common Core standards.
• Use computers and other provided technology to assist students, and adapt and enrich the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools.
• Use emerging web technologies, information, media, and technology resources to serve students’ needs.
• Develop classroom experiences that teach students how to apply learning to real-world problems and build 21st-century skills.
• Provide opportunities for students to develop 21st-century skills through activities outside the classroom, including student organizations, physical activities, and service learning.
• Use learning data, content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant learning experiences.
• Understand, accept, and follow the Academy’s philosophy and mission in school activities.
• Prepare instructional lesson plans as directed and administer standardized tests as directed.
• Maintain accurate student records, including grades, report cards, lesson plans, attendance, and behavior or discipline records.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning student information and professional matters.
• Work with staff to improve student learning and achievement, and use sound classroom management techniques.
• Collaborate with colleagues and develop positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel, and the public.
• Attend or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal, including staff meetings, open houses, chaperoning student activities, providing student guidance, faculty committees, and addressing school problems.
• Follow corporate and Academy policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional development workshops and programs.
• Maintain Highly Qualified Teacher status as defined by federal requirements.
• Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the Principal and Management Company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time