Middle School English Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position: English Teacher - Secondary

Rate: Up to $50 per hour

Commitment: Full-time

Reports to: Building Administrator

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced English Teacher to join our partner school in Lynchburg, VA in educating middle school students. The primary responsibility of every teacher is to develop, implement, and maintain a standards-aligned educational program that will benefit each student.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates long-range planning and knowledge of the student area.
• Completes daily written lesson plans that fulfill learning objectives consistent with curricula and SOLs.
• Plans for individual student differences.
• Works to achieve division/school/department objectives.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods.
• Communicates objective(s) and purpose(s) of the lesson.
• Utilizes various forms of technology to assist in the delivery of instruction.
• Provides opportunities for student responses and gives appropriate feedback to students.
• Utilizes effective motivational strategies.
• Paces instruction to provide opportunities for student success.
• Delivers curriculum and instruction in accordance with school division guidelines.
• Sets, communicates, and maintains high standards for responsible student behavior.
• Plans for and makes effective use of time, materials, and resources.
• Organizes students for effective instruction.
• Demonstrates respect, consideration, and courtesy.
• Cooperates with other teachers to exchange ideas.
• Accepts and/or professionally offers constructive suggestions.
• Maintains a learning environment that contributes to a positive school climate.
• Provides opportunities for success for all students.
• Maintains accurate records measuring student achievement.
• Presents data/artifacts demonstrating student growth.
• Analyzes test scores to establish and revise academic goals to provide instruction at the appropriate level.
• Adheres to board and school policies.
• Maintains professionalism during stressful situations.
• Communicates with parents, students, staff, and the community professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Accepts and fulfills additional responsibilities designated by the principal.

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in English
• Experience teaching English to Secondary School students preferred
• Must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.