Certified: English Language Arts Teacher (High School

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE

English Language Arts Teacher (High School)

Location:

To be discussed

Teaching and Learning

Waterbury Teachers’ Association CEA-NEA

Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade

Exempt

This class is accountable for planning and providing for appropriate learning experiences for students; providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student.

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• General Experience
  • Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Special Requirement
  • In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.
  • CREDENTIALS:
  • LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) 015 English, 7-12
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
  • CONTINUING
    
    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Teachers in this job class must complete all State CEU requirements for re-certification.
  • KNOWLEDGE,
    
    SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing;
  • Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;
  • Knowledge of child development;
  • Knowledge of classroom management techniques;
  • Knowledge of District curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, Board of Education policies, and effective instructional practices;
  • Knowledge of instructional technologies;
  • Knowledge of learner outcomes;
  • Knowledge of learning theory, students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences;
  • Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts;
  • Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
  • Knowledge of the teaching/learning process;
  • Some knowledge of community resources;
  • Excellent listening skills;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Human relations skills.
  • Skill in classroom management and organization;
  • Skill in classroom presentation;
  • Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions;
  • Skill in maintaining and developing reports;
  • Ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds;
  • Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations;
  • Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Intervention (SRBI);
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
  • Ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement;
  • Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
  • Ability to multi task and be flexible;
  • Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school goals, as well as the objectives, needs and abilities of students;
  • Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
  • Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate;
  • Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community;
  • Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment;
  • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• May direct the work of paraprofessionals.

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Assists the administration…