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High School Language Arts Teacher

North Santiam School District 29J
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High School Language Arts Teacher JobID: 1801 
  • Position Type:
      Teacher - High School/Teacher: Language Arts
     
  • Date Posted:
      4/8/2024
     
  • Location:
      Stayton High School
     
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    LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
    Grades 9-12
    Stayton High School

    POSITION TYPE:     Licensed
    START DATE: August 19, 2024, for Orientation
    WORK DAYS: 190 
    PAY: for the 2024-25 school year, $45,171.49 - $88,774.83 depending on experience and education level, plus we pay your PERS contribution

    Position Purpose
    Stayton High School is seeking a collaborative, positive educator skilled at teaching students  critical reading, writing and communication. Our mission is to empower all students for life, and we value relationships, high expectations and active participation in the classroom and beyond. Our ideal candidate will be able to teach a variety of language arts classes at any grade, 9-12 and will value collaboration with colleagues. 

    Essential Functions
     
    • Develops and administers English education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
    • Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
    • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction
    • Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking
    • Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media, and a wide range of literature
    • Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc
    • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs
    • Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests
    • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
    • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
    • Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
    • Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
    • Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
    • Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records
    Additional Duties
    Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
                    Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

    Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone

    Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
    • Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught
    • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
    • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
    • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
    • Ability to organize and coordinate work
    • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
    • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
     

    Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments
                   
    Certification/License: Oregon State Certification as an English Education Teacher.

    Education:
    • Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment
    • Masters Degree in related area preferred
    Experience: Successful prior teaching experiences in English a plus
     
    FLSA Status:       Exempt
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