Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
High School English Teacher Role
This position will report to the School Building Principal. The High School English teacher will plan, prepare, and teach well-developed, culturally responsive lessons that enthuse and inspire students while promoting an exciting and rigorous learning environment. The teacher will assess, track, and provide relevant and timely feedback on student achievement and developmental needs to students, families, and colleagues. Additionally, the teacher will maintain a strong home, school, and community connection and work within a diverse environment of dynamic learners. This position requires a high degree of creativity, cultural awareness, and problem-solving capabilities.
High School English Teacher Expectations
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Effectively and appropriately differentiate instruction to meet all students’ learning styles while appreciating students’ cultural and learning differences.
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Select and sequence culturally relevant materials, resources, and approaches according to the content area and audience of diverse learners.
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Design, administer, and evaluate a range of authentic formative and summative assessments as appropriate.
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Guide students using culturally responsive practices to provide academic advice, counseling, educational guidance, and advisory support, including individual learning plans, as directed.
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Develop culturally relevant materials and resources, implement, support, and/or lead in the production and improvement of curriculum planning, and undertake other academic project work as directed.
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Utilize learning spaces and tools (i.e., notice boards, displays) to share student work and lived experiences.
High School English Teacher Key Qualities
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Embraces an asset-based perspective.
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Places students at the center of learning.
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Values students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
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Challenges and supports students.
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Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills to understand student and staff experiences.
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Exhibits excellent listening and questioning skills.
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Flexible and adaptable.
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Proactively plans for various situations and circumstances.
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Imparts a positive impact on students and staff.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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Certified in New York State.
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Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
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Experience teaching/tutoring students of high school age desired.