English Teacher - Reading Intervention

TITLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER - Reading Intervention

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Ohio certification/licensure
• Bachelor's degree in English
• Reading Endorsement or Specialized Reading Training preferred
• Such Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship; to develop appreciation of good literature of all types; to motivate pupils to read widely for information and recreation; to develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; and to discover and develop special talents of pupils in the field of English.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading and journalism to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

2. Instruct s pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

3. Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.

4. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interest and maturity levels of pupils; maintains required inventory records.

5. Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small-group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.

6. Develops standards of critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.

7. Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.

8. Evaluates each pupil's progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

10. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

11. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.

12. Supervises pupils in and out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

13. Works with pupils and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing material for the school newspaper or yearbook, assisting with PTA programs, or coordinating entries in essay contests.

14. Administers or monitors group tests.

15. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.

16. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

17. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year as established by the Board and terms of contract.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• Excellent observation and communication skills
• May perform strenuous tasks, such as lifting, when working with students.
• Assisting students with behavioral/management needs
• Frequent evening and/or weekend work

NOTE: Position is funded through the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant