English Language Arts Teacher

Appoquinimink School District · Middletown, DE · Yesterday

Full-time

Position Overview

Under direction of the Building Principal, the English Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales

TRAINING

Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT

Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provides a safe and encouraging learning environment to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
Plans and develops instructional plans, lessons, experiments, and other support activities to present approved district curriculum in accordance with district goals and objectives.
Maintains accurate records, tests, reports, etc. as required by DDOE and policies, Federal Regulations, and School Board Policy to demonstrate student performance.
Analyzes and uses student performance data to inform instruction.
Establishes and maintains good rapport and communication with students, school personnel and parents.
Establishes classroom routines and procedures and implements effective classroom management.
Implements School Board and school-based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations.
Works closely with guidance/special education personnel/outside resources to assist students with special needs.
Integrates technology appropriately to enhance student learning and instructional delivery.
Remains current and knowledgeable about evidence-based practices related to teaching and learning through the active pursuit of professional development activities.
Participates in district and school level committees designed to foster continuing improvement and growth.
Communicates curriculum and student-related information effectively in oral and written form.
Participates in all meetings (IEP, conferences, etc.).
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
REQUIRED: Hold a State of Delaware teacher certification in English Language Arts
Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, methodology of effective teaching
Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies.
Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.
Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

EVALUATION

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the Appoquinimink Education Association, Affiliate of DSEA/NEA.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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