Middle School ELA Teacher

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$50,000.00/hr - $70,000.00/hr

Under regular supervision, assists students in learning basic academic, social and developmental skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. This is a 190-day position. Reports to the Head of School and/or designee.

• Collaborates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods to develop a program of continuous progress consistent with East Point Academy goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc to transform lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports as required
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
• Assists in the selection and requisition of books and instructional aids and maintains required inventory records
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with state testing program
• Keeps abreast of changes in school policies and students' needs and interests
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s), substitutes and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance as required
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning
• Participates in school staff development programs as assigned by the Head of School
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by the Head of School

• Assist the Head of School in providing an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching
• Is punctual and maintains regular attendance
• Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures
• Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, typewriter, two-way radio, telephone, calculator, etc
• Presents a positive image of East Point Academy at all times
• Willingly performs other related duties as assigned

Education and experience as required by state certification authorities.

• Knowledge of the methods, policies, procedures and activities of East Point Academy which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position
• Knowledge of the standards, regulations, and laws relating to educational activities
• Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained
• Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities
• Knowledge in the methods for…