Sixth Grade English Language Arts; ELA Teacher, Hixson Middle

Position: Sixth Grade English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher, Hixson Middle
Location: California

** Primary Objective:
** To plan and deliver a program of instruction that meets students’ needs, is consistent with good practice and fulfills the expectations criteria for teachers as identified in the Webster Groves School District teacher evaluation tool.
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* Essential Functions:

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* • Teach subject areas according to curriculum guidelines specified by the school district  
• Maintain ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students  
• Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve all various learning styles and needs  
• Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with District's mission statement  
• Shows empathy for and understanding of students  
• Share ideas and observations with students, parents, and colleagues  
• Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity  
• Facilitates resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents  
• Assesses student performance frequently, formatively, and objectively  
• Continues intellectual and professional development and pursues further education  
• Follows guidelines and policies established by the Board of Education  
• Believes in/works well within a middle school teaming philosophy  
• Utilizes evidence based instructional practices aligned with the science of reading, vocabulary, and writing instruction  
• Is aware of the needs of adolescent learners and has the ability to authentically engage them in learning  
• Incorporates innovative and creative lessons, instructional methods, and learning experiences that help students integrate literacy into their lives  
• Other duties as assigned
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s Degree required. Major or minor in content area required.  
** Certification:
** Requires Missouri teacher certification (English/Communication Arts 5-9)  
** Benefits:
** Eligible   
** Work Calendar:
** 193                                                
** FLSA Status:
** Exempt

WEBSTER GROVES SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT
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