What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, English Language Arts position at Orange County Public Schools?
Essential Duties
1. Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, journalism to middle school students, utilizing curriculum designated by Orange County Public Schools.
2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
3. Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
4. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
5. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
6. Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
7. Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards for English skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
8. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
9. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
10. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
11. Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
12. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
13. Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
14. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,848.00 - $83,883.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,848 - $83,883
