Middle School English/History Teacher

Duties and responsibilities

• Performs the following in regard to curriculum and instruction.
  • Develops weekly lesson plans with a view toward accomplishing student learner outcomes, course objectives, and standards and benchmarks as stated in curricular documents.
  • Maintains proper classroom discipline, taking care of minor problems personally and referring major problems to the principal.
  • Develops a positive, nurturing class environment.
  • Implements instructional technology, audio-visual materials, class projects and other methods that enhance learning.
  • Adapts strategies for working with second language learners (especially SIOP strategies).
  • Uses differentiation to work toward meeting the needs of the students in the class including students with learning differences.
  • Assigns homework that supports learning and that is within the expectations and goals of the school.
• Attends and participates in teacher's meetings, some evening programs if involving his or her students, annual teacher's conference, and other meetings as assigned in the teacher’s handbook.
• Is available to parents or students who wish to have a conference during or after school.
• Is prepared for twice-yearly conferences with parents of each student.
• Oversees or participates in assemblies.
• Takes part in the yearly professional development program.
• Supervises extracurricular activities, organizations, outings as assigned in the teacher’s handbook.  

Qualifications and requirements

• Has a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Has a valid Teaching Certificate (preferred)
• Has at least two years of teaching experience. (preferred)
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with foreign and national students with sensitivity to unique and multicultural perspectives and thoughts.