Teacher - High School English Language and Literature G9 - G10

Teacher – 9th/10th Grade English Language and Literature

Under the general supervision of the High School Principal, the 9th and 10th grade English Language and Literature teacher provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Through successful utilization of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, students will be able to achieve academic success and develop competencies and skills to successfully function in society.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required;
  Graduate degree preferred.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in the applicable content area is preferred. Selected candidates who do not hold a valid certification must obtain appropriate certification or credential within one year of hire to be considered for continued employment.
• Demonstrated competency in assigned core academic subject areas.
• Demonstrated competency in IB Curriculum and Instruction desirable.
• Completion and successful results of the state-required fingerprinting and criminal background check is required.
• Ability to comply with all TEA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws, school policies, and standards of the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Is legally able to work in the United States.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Language and Literature teacher.
• Grades 9-12 experience preferred.
• Two (2) years experience in an IB environment is desirable.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation and the IB standards.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices for in-person and online learning knowledge of core academic subjects assigned.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior in-person and online.
• Ability to support students with basic device setup, navigation, and technology issues.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality pertaining to students, employees, volunteers, and the general operations of Westlake Academy.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to accept and implement constructive suggestions or criticism in a professional manner.
• Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques, increasing knowledge of content subject matter and interpersonal relationships.

Performance Responsibilities:

Instructional Strategies:

• Exhibits a strong commitment to the success of the mission, goals, and objectives of the Academy.
• Delivers methods and modes of instruction wholly inclusive of the IB Middle Years Programme standards, practices, framework, and philosophy.
• Instructs classes with enthusiasm, creativity, and sensitivity to student learning styles.
• Understands and implements the WA Language Policy.
• Develops clear and appropriate lessons aligned to the IB planner.
• Instructs students within a constructivist and inquiry-based pedagogy aligned with the IB Framework.
• Differentiates learning to ensure depth of learning for all students.
• Assesses students through formative and summative assessment tools and utilizes formative and summative data to improve learning for all students.
• Determines the appropriate pace for instruction related to students' abilities and explains material and subject content to students and parents.
• Establishes standards of behavior in the classroom to achieve a positive and functional learning atmosphere.
• Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the unit of inquiry and maintains up-to-date planners in
• Responsible for writing and recording student reports and grades at the required times.
• Motivates students to achieve their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, curricular implementation, student participation and feedback.
• Manages the behavior of students in assigned class and assists with managing the behavior of all other students when possible. Disciplines students as is necessary, appropriate, and consistent with the Westlake Academy Code of Conduct.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, good citizenship, and respect for and understanding of individual children, and development of responsible behavior.
• Implements and documents IEP and 504 accommodations with fidelity and attends ARD and 504 meetings as and when required.
• Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques, increasing knowledge of content subject matter and interpersonal relationships.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Collaborates regularly with the IB coordinators and teachers to design, implement, and reflect on IB unit planners.
• Collaborates with the IB coordinators to produce supplementary teaching and learning materials that support IB conceptual understandings.
• Attends faculty meetings and other appropriate staff…