English Teacher (High School)

Position Title

English Teacher (High School)

Compensation

Base $66,500
Tested Subject $2,000
Experience $200 per year
Advanced Degree-Masters $3,000
PHD $5,000
Comprehensive Benefits: Health (Medical, Vision, Dental), Short Term Disability, AAE, & Pension

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
New Jersey Standard Teaching Certification (CE,CEAS) with subject matter specialization: English Language Arts
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of grade specific school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school related matters.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work; parents, students and faculty etc.

Requirements/Environmental Conditions

Requires prolonged sitting or standing
Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials
Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments
Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching
Requires some traveling.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

The English Language Arts Teacher
Administers English education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking.
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media, and a wide range of literature.
Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Sets and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Collaborates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the School Director and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with New Jersey state law (Title 18A) and the iLearn Schools Inc. board policies and procedures.

Reports to

School Director

Supervise

Students

Terms of Employment

Ten month employee