1210 - Language Arts Teacher for the 2026-27 School Year (Location TBD

Job Title

Under direction, to teach and instruct pupils in grades 6 through 12 in secondary academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize and conduct a comprehensive educational program for secondary level pupils; to assist upper secondary level pupils in making appropriate life style adjustments, and in the determination of career and vocational choices; and to do other related functions as required.

Under direction, to teach and instruct pupils in secondary academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize and conduct a comprehensive educational program for secondary level pupils; to assist upper secondary level pupils in making appropriate life style adjustments, and in the determination of career and vocational choices; and to do other related functions as required.

• Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive secondary education program.

• Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.

• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences.

• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.

• Provides instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, District policy, and administrative regulations.

• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from a varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.

• Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.

• Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.

• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.

• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.

• Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.

• Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests, and administers, scores, records and reports the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.

• Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.

• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social and emotional growth opportunities.

• Maintain an effective learning environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent study centers.

• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.

• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of secondary level pupils;

• Academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of secondary level pupils;

• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and educational trends and research findings pertaining to comprehensive secondary programming;

• Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures;

• Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive…