English Teacher

English Teacher Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of English language development, language structure, use, and real-life application.
• Develop in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship.
• Ability to provide an active and communicative approach to learning English with clarity, accuracy, and relevance to culture.
• Knowledge of and the ability to implement effective and inclusive teaching and learning processes, including the use of learning technology and assessment, to establish a challenging learning environment in which learners are encouraged to work towards the attainment of their potential.
• Experience with second language learners.
• Develop an appreciation of good literature of all types.
• Motivate students to read widely for information and recreation.
• Develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media.
• Discover and develop special talents of students in the field of English to prepare each student to meet the California & Common Core standards.
• Teach content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to secondary school students, utilizing a curriculum designated by IPS.
• Adapt English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with California & Common Core standards; provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Evaluate each student’s progress in meeting the course standards for English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

Teaching Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach all areas related to the subject and relevant curriculum.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, policies, and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, and social development.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Provide various materials and resources for students to explore, manipulate, and use in learning activities.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their student's progress and to determine their priorities for their students and their resource needs.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of ADEK/KHDA and schools.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems or special academic interests.
• Identify students showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and the SEN Department.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities, as required by ADEK/KHDA and the School.
• Assess students by conducting quizzes, tests, projects, etc.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' developmental levels and needs.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Utilize different types of technology in the classroom to create meaningful learning experiences for students of all ages.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Attend professional meetings, including staff meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops, to maintain and improve performance and serve on committees as required.
• Perform break duties as scheduled by the section’s administrators.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, play areas, and cafeteria monitoring and during the bus timings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and superiors.

Specific qualifications required for this role:

• Teaching Credential/License.
• TESL/TEFL Certificate.

Additional requirements for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree with a valid teaching certificate/license in content area and/or related field.
• A minimum of two years of current, full-time related teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in an American curriculum school is preferred.
• IELTS or TOEFL for non-native teachers (6.5 for subjects taught in English & 7.5 for English subjects).
• Experience with current best practices, current teaching materials, and current instructional strategies, as well as recent professional growth activities.