Language Arts Teacher - 2026-137

Planning/Preparation

Create or select long-range plans based on a review of District and state curriculum priorities, student profiles and instructional priorities.
Define goals and objectives for unit and daily plans.
Sequence content and activities appropriately.
Identify specific intended learning outcomes which are challenging, meaningful and measurable.
Revise plans based on student needs.
Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's culture, learning styles, special needs and socio-economic background.
Develop or select instructional activities which foster active involvement of students in the learning process including the use of technology.

Classroom Management

Establish and maintain a positive, organized and safe learning environment.
Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
Maintain a clean attractive learning environment.
Maintain academic focus by using a variety of motivational techniques.
Establish routines and procedures and work with students on consistently following them.
Create a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
Manage time effectively.
Manage materials for efficient distribution and collection.

Assessment/Evaluation

Establish appropriate testing environment and ensure test security.
Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners.
Interpret and use data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning and program evaluation.
Use on-going assessment to monitor student progress, verify that learning is occurring and adjust curriculum and instruction.
Provide feedback to students about the appropriateness of responses and quality of work with a focus on improving student performance.
Communicate, in understandable terms, individual student progress knowledgeably and responsibility to the student, parents and professional colleagues who need access to the information.
Encourage self-assessment by students and assist them in developing plans for improving their performance.
Administer standardized tests in accordance with directions provided, including provided, including proctoring and secure handling of materials.

Direct Instruction

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.
Communicate high expectations for learning for all students.
Apply principles of learning and effective teaching instructional delivery.
Monitor learning activities, providing feedback and reinforcement to students.
Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs.
Use appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
Use appropriate materials, technology and resources to help meet learning needs of all students.
Assist students in accessing, interpreting and evaluating information from multiple sources.
Provide appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs, including exceptional education students and students who have limited proficiency in English.
Provide quality work for students which is focused on meaningful, relevant and engaging learning experiences.
Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
Foster student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of cultural diversity and respect for self and others, by role modeling and learning activities.
Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral or reporting actions.

Technology

Use appropriate technology in instructional delivery.
Use technology to establish an atmosphere of active learning.
Provide students with opportunities to use technology to gather and share information with others.
Facilitate student access to the use of electronic resources.
Explore and evaluate new technologies and their educational impact.
Use technology to review student assessment data.
Use technology for administrative tasks.

Collaboration

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and community.
Collaborate with students, parents, school staff and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student needs.
Provide accurate and timely information to parents and students about academic and behavioral performance of students.
Work with other teachers in curriculum development, special activities and sharing ideas and resources.
Establish and maintain a positive collaborative relationship with the students' families to increase student achievement.

Professional Learning

Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
Assist others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of particular area of responsibility.
Keep abreast of developments and instructional methodology, learning theory, curriculum trends and content.
Conduct a personal assessment.