MS/HS English Teacher
Hampton School District•Hampton, AR
2d
About The Position
Job Purpose: Responsible for instructing students in Middle School or High School English. Creates lesson plans, administers praise and constructive criticism, instructs students in subject, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program. Administers informal and formal assessments.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in appropriate major or course of study.
- Valid Teaching License.
- Be able to collaborate with other teachers.
- Explain new concepts.
- Engage students in learning.
- Manage the classroom.
- Adapt lessons.
- Work with diverse backgrounds.
- Be a leader.
- Communicate and interact with parents, families, teachers, and students
- Solve problems that may arise
- Facilitate social relationships
- Serve as a role model
- Supervise activities
- Attend seminars and meetings
- Deliver instruction based on individual needs
- Have patience.
Nice To Haves
- Valid teaching license for grade level and subject area assigned.
- Meets requirements for Highly Qualified Teacher designation, if applicable to the teaching assignment.
- Bachelor’s degree along with an Arkansas Teaching License or Certificate.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Serve on committees and assists in school or community functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Provides instruction based on state frameworks and standards.
- Prepares for assigned classes, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt and differentiate the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Evaluates pupils’ academic growth through teacher-made tests, standardized tests, checklists, observations, demonstrations, and other performance assessments; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
- Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies to support students with individual education plans.
- Makes modifications for G/T, ELL, LD, physically impaired, at-risk, and other needs of individual students, including their learning styles.
- Creates a safe and orderly classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes during the instructional day and extended hours when necessary.
- Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents and volunteers.
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
- Collaborates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods; assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Supports and participates in extracurricular activities, such as PTA/PTO, arts and cultural events, etc.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to maintain a safe and orderly environment to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Communicates regularly with various internal and external publics to develop and maintain a positive school/community relationship.
- Maintains confidentiality of student records.
