Teacher, English Language Arts

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10 mnth Full-time Exempt Employee High School ELA, Queens, NY, US

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $49,179.00 To $ Annually

The English Language Arts Teacher, under the supervision of the High School Principal will provide an active learning environment where all students can excel, academically, physically and socially.

• Prepare lesson plans, IEP’s and establish evaluation techniques for assessment of progress
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress
• Able to work effectively with a wide range of students and be able to use differentiated instruction
• Competence with a variety of instructional strategies
• Ability to use technology effectively to support instruction
• Planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Incorporates high standards of professional ethics: models the qualities of fairness, equity, integrity and honesty in professional dealings with others
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the community
• Comply with school policies and procedures and supports the mission, purpose and vision of the school
• Comply with state mandated NYS Standards and modify the standards to meet the needs of all students
• Supports the school’s Strategic Planning initiative with an emphasis on strengthening culture. Demonstrates commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
• Demonstrated knowledge of content area
• Ability to establish rapport and build professional relationships with students
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills

• New York State Certification-Teacher of the Deaf
• New York State Certification – Certification in areas of ELA
• Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including proficiency in English and American Sign Language (ASL)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Proficiency in Google Suite highly desirable

• Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of walking in and around the building