English Language Arts Teacher (Multiple Positions) - Young Women's College Prep

Job Summary

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal or other appropriate administrator.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in department, school, professional development and parent meetings.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Prepare reports on students and activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the code of conduct and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, assessments and assignments.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

Other functions of the job include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly make and return phone calls and email correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below

are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• New York State Certification in Earth Science, Chemistry, or Living Environment preferred. Other state, science certifications, or experience will be considered.
• Meet professional teacher education and staff development requirements of the school and the state.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Start Date: August 21, 2023