High School English Teacher - Dresden High School

Weakley County School District • Dresden, TN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Westview High School is seeking qualified applicants for the role of high school English teacher. Qualified candidates will hold an active Tennessee teaching license with a high school (6-12 or 7-12) endorsement. The classroom teacher should plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential.

Requirements

• Hold an active Tennessee teaching license with a high school (6-12 or 7-12) endorsement
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Valid professional Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate certification
• Knowledge of instructional methods appropriate for students at the respective grade level
• Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the area assigned preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that align to state standards and facilitate active learning within the district curriculum
• Develop a scheme of work, assessments, and grading in accordance with established procedures
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare the classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of the school
• Participate in school and system-sponsored activities
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including discussing topics that may be sensitive with confidentiality
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Keep updated with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Adhere to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics
• Maintain consistent, predictable attendance and punctuality, including participation in required meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Perform all duties with integrity, professionalism, accountability and in compliance with all school, district, state, and federal laws/policies.
• Interact professionally and effectively with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, administrators, and members of the public.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student, personnel, and district information.
• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
• Use district equipment, technology, and resources appropriately and in support of assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or administrators.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level