Hourly teaching position - ELD

Alpine School District•American Fork, UT

About The Position

This is an hourly, certified secondary teaching position at American Fork Jr. The teacher develops and administers secondary curriculum aligned with district goals, creates a safe and productive classroom, and provides instruction responsive to students’ individual needs and learning styles. The position includes planning lessons, assessing student learning, maintaining student records, communicating with students and parents, supporting appropriate student conduct, and coordinating with other school staff. The teacher also participates in professional learning and school activities and administers standardized tests as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including differentiating instruction based on student learning styles.
Knowledge of secondary school curriculum and concepts.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and action-plan formulation.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with people contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

Develop and administer secondary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promote a classroom environment that is safe, conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and supportive of student learning.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and use available instructional time effectively.
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and adapt instructional methods to individual student needs, including the needs of students with special needs; provide individual and small-group instruction as needed.
Teach responsible citizenship and other subject matter required by applicable laws and school-system regulations and procedures.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge of current developments in education through seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or research.
Maintain accurate and complete records, grades, and reports of student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourage parental involvement and communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ensure student conduct conforms to school and district standards and establish classroom behavior standards that support a functional learning environment.
Coordinate with other secondary professional staff, particularly within the grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum; participate in faculty meetings and committees.
Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids, supplies, and equipment, and maintain inventory records.
Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.