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# High School English Teacher (Read 180)
Grand Center Arts Academy - Saint Louis, MO 63103## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description
** Purpose Statement
** The Teacher supports the instructional process for  by supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.

This Job reports to Principal or Head of School
** Essential Functions
*** Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
* Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
* Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
* Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
* Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
* Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g. field trips, transportation, lesson plans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment, materials and personnel to achieve objectives.
* Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
* Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
* Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
* Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
* Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
* Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
* Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
* Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to
* Education Code and school policies. responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
** Other Functions
** Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective  functioning of the work unit.## Qualifications
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* Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications
** Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
** SKILLS
* * are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet  changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job  include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software  applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
** KNOWLEDGE
* * is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of  documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: …