Teacher-English Language Arts & Reading

Job Goal

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential – preparing each student to embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self‑directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.

At Harmony Public Schools, advancing student academic achievement is the foundation of every educator’s work. Through rigorous instruction and high expectations, teachers ensure students build the knowledge and skills needed for success. Beyond the classroom, interactions such as home visits, mentoring, and after‑hours events further reinforce the foundation while cultivating the competencies outlined in our Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: ambitious planning, passion, collaboration, critical thinking, and self‑direction.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Understand and support the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Model and instill a love of learning.
• Design and implement appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in accordance with school standards, curriculum, and student needs.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilize a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds to meet individual student needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Conduct tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Conduct home visits to build stronger relationships with students and families.
• Host and mentor student clubs to help students explore passions and leadership skills.
• Attend and assist with after‑hours activities such as student celebrations, parent meetings, and campus‑hosted events.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Attend department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Participate in district and campus staff development and serve on staff committees.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Effective communication in written and oral forms with all levels of management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally to the district.
• Organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications, database, spreadsheet, word processing, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Data analysis ability.

• Light work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities occasionally required.
• Classroom setting with intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.
• Moderate travel required.