High School English Teacher

High School Teaching/English Supervision

This position provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates current, accurate, and comprehensive knowledge of topics covered in the curriculum and the state Standards of Learning and prepares students to master grade level standards.
• Plans instruction which includes appropriate curriculum objectives, learning activities, and lesson plans for students and substitutes.
• Instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Uses current school and division data to plan both daily and long-range instructional decisions.
• Selects and creates comprehensive materials and technological resources to meet students' abilities and needs.
• Prepares for classes as assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Links present content/skills with past and future learning experiences while actively engaging all students.
• Communicates key learning goals, concepts, and procedures to students in clear and appropriate manners.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies to promote active student learning that meets the needs of all students.
• Incorporates and models appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning.
• Provides opportunities for individual differences and equitable participation in learning.
• Provides on-going and timely feedback to students and parents that encourages student progress.
• Provides a variety of evaluation strategies that measures student achievement.
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance.
• Uses time efficiently and effectively.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with students.
• Makes the classroom environment safe and conducive to learning.
• Maintains appropriate standards of behavior in a positive and constructive manner within the classroom.
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor and practices ethical standards appropriate to the profession.
• Establishes positive and respectful relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the community.
• Participates in meaningful and continuous process of professional development.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and completes all processes such as teacher evaluation, student records, etc. as required.
• Provides service to the profession and the school.
• Maintains effective communication and collaboration with administrators, colleagues, parents and the community.
• Models the ECPS Strategic Plan Values:
  Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with appropriate certification for teaching assignment from an accredited college or university.
• Possess or be eligible for a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education.
• Act under the direction and advice of the building administrators within the guidelines of school division policy and Virginia Department of Education regulations.
• Knowledge of VDOE and ECPS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum.
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and human relations skills.

Working Conditions:

• Highly complex duties. Must have high tolerance for change and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Demanding schedule often includes meetings before and after school.
• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.

Supervision Received:

• Performs duties under the supervision of the building administrators; receives instruction and support from Curriculum and/or Team Leaders.