English Teacher: High School

Benton Harbor Area Schools

Job Title: English Teacher:
High School

Supervisor: Building Principal

Location: Benton Harbor High School

Candidates must possess strong knowledge of effective ways to improve student writing and reading abilities; able to plan effective, engaging lessons and use data to plan and adjust instruction; ability to interact positively and motivate students; able to work with colleagues to improve student outcomes; willing to accept responsibility for student learning.

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate English endorsement (BA,  , or BX) OR qualifies for a full-year permit and BHAS Teacher-in-Training Pathway
• Have at least two (2) years of successful teaching experience.
• Familiarity with virtual/online learning.
• Ability to incorporate technology into the instructional delivery
• Strong academic preparation and leadership ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district

• Master's degree in Education
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience

• Teach content and skills in English language, literature, and composition, as well as in reading, to secondary students, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Develop and deliver engaging and effective English lessons that meet the needs of students at all levels of proficiency.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Ability to follow district and state curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with grade level/department/interdisciplinary teams, etc.
• Knowledge of and ability to regularly integrate the writing process and expository writing to enhance teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of and commitment to using technology as an instructional tool to enhance teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement regularly cooperative learning strategies and flexible grouping strategies.
• Desire to develop an interdisciplinary approach to delivering instructional outcomes.
• Ability to use assessment to differentiate instruction.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job duty.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

• Commitment to Equity:
  Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education.
• Leadership:
  Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
• Focus on Data-Driven Results:
  Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
• Innovative Problem-Solving:
  Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem-solving; takes the initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
• Adaptability:
  Excels in constantly changing environments and…