World Languages

PHILIPSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION TITLE:  5-12 World Language Teacher

SALARY RANGE:  $35,278-$45,570 without MA Degree, DOE

POSTING DATE:  Spring 2024    CLOSING DATE:  Open Until Filled

PAID TIME OFF:  PTO – Sick and/or leave available, qualifies for health insurance paid 90+ percent

Position Title:    HS English Teacher            Reports to:  Principal

Summary: To create a flexible grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for appropriate grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches district approved curriculum.

• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the District.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and mall group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.

• Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.

• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

• Regular and consistent attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises classroom and students and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor of Arts degree.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Teaching Certificate and, if applicable, necessary endorsements.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional

program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Trustees policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV carts.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.