Teacher-English

About the Role

The Teacher develops and implements an instructional program that effectively meets the needs of all students. The Teacher assesses and evaluates student performance and modifies instructional activities as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Support Student Learning

• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students by demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and maintaining interest in students.
• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
• Adapt and adjust instructional presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests.
• Maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective long-range plans with evidence of effective lesson planning.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
• Communicate the lesson objective and its importance to students.
• Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities both in class and out of class.
• Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and inform appropriate persons of such progress.

School Building Responsibilities

• Complete required reports promptly and accurately.
• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
• Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's care.

Core Expectations of All Employees

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or education related to the specific subject area to which assigned.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the subject being taught.
• Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation.

Skills

• Relate positively to parents and other community representatives.
• Assess individual needs and performance.

Abilities

• Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals.
• Organize and perform work independently.
• Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects.
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work.

Weight Demands

Weight Demands Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting – 1–25 lbs x Lifting – 26–50 lbs x Lifting – 50+ lbs x Carrying – 1–25 lbs x Carrying – 26–50 lbs x Carrying – 50+ lbs x Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs x Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs x Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs x

Physical Demands

Physical Demands Rarely Occasionally Frequently Standing x Sitting x Walking x Reaching x Turning/Twisting x Balancing/Climbing x Stooping/Kneeling x Crouching/Crawling x

Pay

Teacher Salary Scale

Schedule

Licensed 200 Days (10 Month)