Teacher (English/Language Arts).

Duties

• Provide instruction at the professional level as a classroom teacher, team teacher, or remedial/special services teacher according to the school setting and organizational structure.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities under stated guidelines.
• Prepare yearly instructional outlines and related daily lesson plans covering relevant units of study, specifying objectives, activities, and evaluative methods/instruments for group and individual programs.
• Teach students by selecting, developing, adapting, and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques using available resources to promote academic achievement.
• Provide learning experiences in assigned subject areas that develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills appropriate to the needs and interests of all students.
• Continuously evaluate individual and group academic progress using criterion-referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and/or other relevant evaluation methods/instruments.
• Use alternative instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Make progress reports to parents and confer with parents and other concerned individuals.
• Maintain required records in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain control of the assigned class and handle discipline independently, except for chronic or extreme behavior problems.
• Counsel individual students within established guidelines, using background information to provide an effective instruction‑learning cycle related to student behavior and progress.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after 12‑31‑1959 must register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986.
• A background security investigation is required for all new hires; appointment is contingent upon successful completion and favorable adjudication.
• Valid driver’s license is required if operating a government‑owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Teacher licensure/certification in the state where the position is located and in the specialty field identified