High School English Language Arts Teacher - 2026-2027 School Year

Job Title: Teacher Responsible to: Building principalQualifications:Bachelor's degree in job-related area.Proper teaching certification issued according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationPrimary Function:Develop a love of learning and self worth in each student to encourage life-long learners.General Responsibilities:Knowledge of content level.Follow district curriculum to meet the needs of the students.Plan, design, prepare for and implement a variety of effective teaching techniques in order to successfully meet the educational needs of the students.Maintain a positive classroom atmosphere conductive to learning; climate of respect and fairness.Assess learning outcomes of students by various methods (testing, observation, portfolios, other assessments).Plan and implement appropriate classroom management strategies.Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and community members.Utilize technology.Meet attendance requirements.Engage in ongoing professional growth.Keep all appropriate records.Attend meetings and assume extra duties assigned by principal.Work collaboratively with school staff.Specific Duties:Planning and OrganizationPrepare effective and appropriate lesson plans and learning experiences consistent with district curriculum and state standards.Use student performance data to plan instruction.Strategies and Teaching PracticesProvide opportunities for students to demonstrate knowledge of content and subject matter.Meet student needs through differentiated instruction.Use various effective instructional strategies to promote student learning.Enable students to connect content to authentic experiences.Monitoring and Managing Student LearningAlign assessments with the goals, objectives and instructional strategies of district curriculum guides, state standards and assessments, and when appropriate, IEPs.Vary methods for assessing student performance as appropriate.Use student performance data to monitor the effectiveness of instruction.Classroom EnvironmentManage student behavior in a positive and constructive manner.Actively engage and keep students on task.Utilize instructional time effectively.Manage discipline and safety in accordance with site discipline plan, board policy and state statutes.Establish and clearly communicate classroom expectations to students and parents/guardians.Professional ResponsibilityEngage in appropriate interpersonal relationships and communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, community, staff and administration.Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, gender, intellectual and physical ability differences.Collaborate effectively with colleagues and administration.Display a positive attitude and promote a positive image of the school and community.Participate in professional development activities and model a commitment to lifelong learning.Adhere to policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district.Fulfill responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.Maintain district-provided Professional Portfolio.