Position Details

HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

EMPLOYED BY: Board of Directors

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide instruction in the assigned area

Be committed to delivering instruction in a non-traditional manner

Provide instruction in the assigned area

Be reasonable, respectful and responsible at all times

Be extremely kind and polite at all times; it is never okay to be mean to students

Awareness that a student’s perception is their reality

Flexible in carrying out assignments

Committed to supporting instruction in a non-traditional manner

Ability to work with many different levels in one classroom

Build relationships with students

Follow safety and security procedures, i.e. keeping classroom doors locked

Supervise passing time at doorway and welcome students by name to class

Record assignments/grades weekly in PowerSchool and Google Classroom

Document discipline, communication and special education accommodations

Hold students accountable for non-negotiable school expectations

Communicate with parents about classroom issues

Review Staff Handbook and Student/Parent Handbook regularly

Develop and follow curriculum, lesson plans and mapping guidelines

Focus on student engagement

Understand and follow PBIS guidelines

Promote and model positive mental health activities and social emotional supports

Teach and provide study skills

Actively participate in staff meetings and professional development

Self-reflect on current lessons and activities to promote student engagement

Identify and communicate individual professional development needs

Identify and communicate annual improvement goals on Pivot QUALIFICATIONS: Possess valid Michigan teaching certificate, with an endorsement in the core specific area of teaching; except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule.

Experience with the use of engagement strategies and differentiated instructional practices.

Establish effective relationships with students and model respect for and acceptance of all persons in the school setting.

Must hold a BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university

Have compassion for students

Must value the child

Must be a keen observer of children

Must be able to use individual teaching methods according to the child’s learning style

Have the ability to administer and evaluate tests and measurements of achievement

Satisfactory completion of criminal background check