High School English Teacher

Position Summary

A high school English teacher's job is to prepare students for college and career. To create a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students. To assess student progress and develop classroom instructional practices to further student learning. To communicate effectively with students and parents. Plan lessons, lectures, reading and writing assignments appropriate to high school English state and local academic standards. Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job description. The teacher provides instruction and guidance to help students broaden their vocabulary, learn definitions and proper usage of new words, and master punctuation. Additionally, he/she helps students understand the mechanics of language by gaining skill in sentence, paragraph, and writing structure. This teacher employs a variety of techniques, including the meaningful use of technology, to engage students and further their critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach content and skills in English language, literature, and composition, as well as in reading, to secondary students, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports as assigned. 
• Communicate with parents through a variety of means, including conferences, to discuss pupil progress and interpret the school program.
• Provide learning experiences designed to meet individual needs through individual and/or group instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in and out of the classroom by providing a safe and secure environment.
• Develop a unified language arts program in which students are provided the opportunity to experience language as oral and written discourse by which the user shapes experience.
• Align student assessment with instructional goals, appropriate to the needs of the student.
• Provide learning experiences that develop student competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Perform supervisory, class or group sponsor duties as assigned.
• Instruct students in citizenship, respect for others, ways to be safe, and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Adhere to and, when appropriate, enforce School Board policies.
• Maintain a professional development plan according to district policies. 

Education and Experience

Individuals must demonstrate a love for children, a thorough knowledge of the academic content area, curriculum design and classroom management skills, the ability to motivate and inspire students, and the ability to communicate effectively with parents, other teachers and administrators, both in person and in writing. The applicant should be comfortable with project-based learning and experiential learning. The applicant must collaborate with other classroom teachers.

• Bachelor's degree in secondary education or equivalent
• Certification or license as required by the State of Arizona
• Must be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card
• Understanding and proficiency in relevant technology
• Knowledge of current educational and instructional methodologies and techniques
• Knowledge of State, local and Federal regulations that apply to students and education

ASH FORK JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Ash Fork Unified School District affirms that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, gender, age, veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its education programs or activities.