High School English Teacher for School Year

Job Title: High School English Teacher

Reports To: Principal

General Purpose of the Job:

The high school English teacher's responsibilities include planning lessons and developing curricula, reading and understanding al prescribed texts, offering academic support to students, and ensuring a safe learning environment. They should also be able to juggle multiple deadlines, liaise with a number of professionals, and respond well to criticism.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reading all prescribed novels, poetry and additional resources to gain a thorough understanding of them before developing lesson plans and curricula.
• Collaborating with other English Department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies, and interventions.
• Preparing students for forma and informal assessments.
• Grading tests, pop quizzes, assignments, exams, and other assessments, and communicating with parents, students, teachers, and counselors regarding under-performance and other concerns.
• Organizing guest speakers, literary events, and field trips.
• Keeping abreast of current events and incorporating these events and themes into lessons to make them more relevant to students.
• Ensuring all curriculum, school, and state requirements are met.
• Assessing student needs and providing support or extra resources to struggling students as well as exceptional achievers.
• Using technology to improve lesson delivery and record-keeping.
• Expanding teacher networks and participating in workshops, lectures, and other learning opportunities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in English, literature or a similar discipline, from a four year college or university required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• A completed apprenticeship or teaching experience is recommended.
• A strong interest in literature and language
• Compassion, understanding, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Seventh-day Adventist Teaching Certificate may be required.

WORK CONTEXT

• Compassion, understanding, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to multitask in a high-stress environment.
• Willingness to work long hours.
• Resilience and the ability to work with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to walk, stand, and interact with students and staff throughout the school day.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• School setting that includes classrooms, offices, outdoor play areas, and event spaces.
• Exposure to normal classroom noise, outdoor weather during supervision, and typical school operational conditions.