Secondary ELA Teacher - one-year position

Barrington Public Schools•Barrington, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle and/or Secondary English Teacher will be responsible for developing students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, fostering an appreciation for literature, motivating students to read widely, developing critical judgment of mass media, and discovering and developing students' talents in English. This is a one-year position.

Requirements

1RI Teaching Certification
Undergraduate Degree Education
Maintain Professional Development Credits as Required by Contract and Certification
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, test data, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
Ability to utilize current technology for instruction, communication, data analysis, and access to research.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school committee policies.

Responsibilities

Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Barrington Public Schools and other appropriate learning activities.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interest and maturity level of students; maintains required inventory records.
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.
Evaluates each student’s progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) according to the Common Core State Standards.
Promotes the attainment of the District’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
Displays strong and deep knowledge of the philosophical foundations and content of the curriculum.
Applies current research-based best instructional practices and strategies to deliver the curriculum, and understands how knowledge is constructed within the discipline.
Plans and prepares lessons to optimize learning.
Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles, adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students, engaging students in rigorous learning experiences, using effective questioning techniques, and relating instruction to the student's life and to prior and future learning.
Contribute to and implement plans, including but not limited to IEPs, 504s, and individual health plans, for students with unique needs.
Reinforces strong student effort and excellent student work products.
Facilitates student learning through the use of various collaborative grouping structures that are appropriate to the instructional task.
Requires students to regularly engage in high-level activities, including but not limited to application and analysis of information.
Administers and interprets various types of assessments.
Maintains accurate student records as a result of the monitoring of regular formative and summative assessment of curriculum attainment; adjusts instruction for individuals and groups of students.
Makes appropriate referrals and is prepared with credible and accurate documentation.
Considers student voice in establishing and enforcing effective and positive classroom rules and procedures designed to ensure safety and enhance learning.
Organizes all facets of the instructional delivery system so that all equipment and instructional tools are ready for use, and ensures smooth transitions, maximizes time on task, and guarantees the efficient distribution of resources.
Integrates technology to more effectively deliver the curriculum and specially designed instruction.
Communicates high and clear expectations.
Assists students in monitoring their own progress.
Contributes to collaborative planning activities.
Consults and collaborates regularly and professionally with colleagues, students, and parents; communicates immediately with all when there are concerns.
Takes responsibility for personal professional growth.
Participates in school events and in-school and/or department improvement efforts.
Performs administrative duties, including but not limited to budgeting, ordering of supplies, etc., as appropriate.
Supervises Students, Teacher Assistants, and Volunteers.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.