TEACHER-ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & READING (8TH GRADE)

About the role

The goal of this position is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, preparing each student to embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.

Alignment to the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate is key, as advancing student academic achievement is the foundation of every educator’s work. Through rigorous instruction and high expectations, teachers ensure students build the knowledge and skills needed for success.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools
• Model and instill a love of learning
• Design and implement appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned, aligned with school standards, curriculum, and student needs
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning
• Utilize a variety of teaching practices and methodologies to meet the individual needs of students
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Conduct tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Conduct home visits to build stronger relationships with students and families
• Host and mentor student clubs to help students explore passions and leadership skills
• Attend and assist with after-hours activities such as student celebrations, parent meetings, and campus-hosted events
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
• Attend department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Participate in district and campus staff development and serve on staff committees
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
• Take daily attendance
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone
• Ability to analyze data

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting. Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. Position is in a classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing. Moderate travel is required.