Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Demonstrates knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
* Utilizes a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
* Communicates with and obtains feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
* Comprehends the principles of student growth, development, and learning, and applies them appropriately.
* Utilizes student assessment techniques and procedures.
* Manages the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
* Recognizes student diversity and create an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept.
* Demonstrates a willingness to examine and implement change, as appropriate.
* Works productively with colleagues, parents, and community members.
* Meets professionalism requirements and responsibilities.
* Supervises paraprofessionals assigned to reading intervention.
* Complies with Code of Ethics of the Education Profession Standards of Professional Conduct.
* Collaborates with individual teachers through co-planning, co-teaching, and coaching.
* Works with and models intervention programs with small groups of students.
* Works with parent/guardians and community leaders to foster home/school/community partnerships focused on students learning of reading.
* Participates in on-going annual professional development training to enhance job efficacy through increased reading content knowledge, understanding of pedagogy models, inter-personal skills development, and curricular materials knowledge.
* Designs and implements appropriate intervention strategies for struggling students.
* Designs and implements Reading Nights to involve families and community members.
* Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the principal.
* Collects and reports student data.
* Administers and analyze reading diagnostic and progress monitoring assessments.
\*\*MAY PERFORM OTHE DUTIES AS ASSIGNED\*\*DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE * Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward working with struggling readers * Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the mission of the company; support the company s values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
* Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
* Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
As unique situations present themselves, the employee must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
* Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
* Has the ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
* Is proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
* Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
* Strives to implement best practices and positive character education.
* Possesses detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.
* * TASKS * Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
* Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
* Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
* Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
* Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
* Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
* Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
* Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
* Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
* Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
* Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
* Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
* Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
* Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
* Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
* Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
* Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
* Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
* Serve as a liaison between the university and other governmental and educational agencies.
* Advise and instruct teachers employed in school systems by providing activities, such as in-service seminars.
* Participate in campus and community events.
* Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
* Act as advisers to student organizations.
* Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
SKILLS * Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
* Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
* Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
* Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
* Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
* Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
* Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
* Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
* Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
* Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
* Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
* Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
* Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
* Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
* Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: From $47,500.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Language: * Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification: * Teaching Certification / Eligibility (Required) * FLDOE /Out of State Reading Endorsement (Required) Work Location: In person