High School English Teacher

POSITION TITLE: High School English Teacher
GRADES: 9-12
STATUS: Full-Time, 10-month position

Position Description:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement curricula to meet the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
• Teach content and skills in English language, literature, and composition, as well as in reading, to secondary students, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Las Américas ASPIRA Academy.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each students
• Communicate with parents through a variety of means, including conferences, to discuss student progress
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in and out of the classroom by providing a safe and secure environment.
• Provide learning experiences that develop student competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Instruct students in the proper use, care and safe handling of equipment and materials.
• Provide for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepare report cards, and keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Design and implement summative assessments to measure progress towards academic standards and formative assessments to drive instruction.
• Use assessment data to inform curricular and instructional practices.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in English.
• Possession or eligibility for a valid State of Delaware teaching license (for more information on State of Delaware licensure, please visit the website of the Department of Education at: http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1510.shtml
• Successful completion of Praxis I and II exams.
• Ability to work well with and relate to children of all ages.
• Ability to reflect upon teaching practices and respond to constructive feedback.