ELA​/Debate​/Forensics Teacher

English Teacher (Grades 9-12)

• Position Type:
  High School / English Language Arts
• Date Posted: 10/1/2025
• Location:
  
  Dodge City Public Schools - Dodge City High School

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; foster communication skills; develop an appreciation of literature; motivate students to read a wide variety of publications to derive information, comprehend, and critically assess the reading materials; and promote the development of skills in English reading, grammar, and syntax.

• Develops and administers English education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates them into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize available instructional time.
• Teaches English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary, proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication, and speaking.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media, and a wide range of literature.
• Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs.
• Maintains familiarity with district and state standardized tests to adapt curriculum and maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and stay current on developments in education by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment, and maintains inventory records.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature, and other content areas taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Works in standard office and school building environments.

• State Certification as an English Education Teacher.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree in a related area preferred.

Successful prior teaching experiences in English a plus.

Exempt