Secondary - HS Teacher - Language Arts

Overview

Position Type:
Secondary/Secondary - HS Teacher - Language Arts

Location:

Douglass High School

Date Posted: 2/16/2026

Secondary HS Teacher – Language Arts. Create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with pupils; motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and establishing good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

• Teaches language arts (English, Composition, Creative Writing, English Literature, Reading, Drama, Debate, etc.) to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere; treats pupils with respect and dignity.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Interacts with pupils, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establishes rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Actively participates in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To ensure continuity of services, an alternative work site may be necessary in health crises or disruptive situations that require closing of school and/or office buildings. Eligibility for alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent; guidelines will be distributed by the supervisor based on role and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s in education or a related field.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education in listed subjects or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Subjects include Grammar and Composition;
  English;
  English Literature;
  Speech/Drama/Debate;
  American Literature;
  World Literature;
  Journalism;
  Reading Specialist;
  English/Language Arts.
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines.

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions to meet business needs and deadlines.

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.

Reports To:

Building Administrator

FSLA Status:
Exempt

Compensation: 001 (Step determined by education and experience.)

Work Days: 181

FTE: 100

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change job duties as needed. The document is for communication only and not intended to imply a contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to listed qualifications.