High School ELA Teacher - ELA Teacher, 1.0 Fte, Banks High School

Job Title: HIGH SCHOOL ELA TEACHER - ELA TEACHER, 1.0 FTE, BANKS HIGH SCHOOL
Category: High School Teaching

ENGLISH TEACHER, BANKS HIGH SCHOOL
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

GENERAL DUTIES
The teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students. The teacher also performs instructional and related duties as they pertain to the state standards. The teacher must perform duties in accordance with District Policies and terms of the teacher contract. The teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Holds an appropriate license from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon
Demonstrates a very good command of oral and written English language
Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds
Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons
Ability to work harmoniously with others
Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications
The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the District

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The competent teacher will:

Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities
Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities
Utilize current and relevant subject matter

Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement
Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly

Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students
Enforce written rules for classroom behavior
Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students
Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings

Prepare effectively for class Prepare daily lesson plans
Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives

Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities
Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents and students

Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and consideration
Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents
Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members

Provide documentation of students' progress Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members
Assign and check homework and provide feedback to students
Maintain appropriate records of student performance

Build motivation and interest in learning Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area
Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities/research in subject area

Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development
Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher's instructional effectiveness
Participate in District sponsored in service offerings appropriate to assignment

Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

Banks School District believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities.
Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's goals.