Secondary English Language Arts Teacher

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned ELA courses
• Collaborates with department, high school team, and administration around student progress
• Prepares students for AP exams
• Completes and implements effective lessons and teaching strategies
• Follows grading policies
• Uses data from NWEA MAP and benchmark assessments to guide instruction and support students
• Follows the curriculum map and standards for each course and grade level
• Prepares students for university-level English in reading and writing
• Follows discipline system and uses PBIS, Love & Logic, and Restorative Practices
• Other duties and courses as assigned

Professional Characteristics:

• Teaches/leads from a Christ-centered worldview
• Effectively collaborates in team settings
• Demonstrates superb communication skills
• Operates from a growth mindset, able to reflect, learn, and progress
• Articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues and provides support so expectations can be met
• Shows a love of learning that translates into a positive, rigorous classroom culture
• Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual
• Utilizes technology to enhance student learning and partner with parents
• Exhibits a passion for equipping students to think critically, solve problems, and exercise self-discipline
• Interacts with people in a culturally intelligent manner
• Lives out faith in a way that facilitates discipleship, mentoring, and relationship-building with students