Teacher – Middle Level English /Language Arts – Grade 8

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Teacher – Middle Level English /Language Arts – Grade 8

Company: Delaware Department of Education


Description: Please follow the application instructions on the District’s web site under Employment Opportunities
Job Goal: The Middle Level English/Language Arts teacher will develop in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literacy; to develop an appreciation of good literature of all types; to motivate students 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 students in the field of English and Language Arts.
Job Qualifications: * Must have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Education.

• Must have or be eligible for licensure and certification in Delaware in Secondary English and/or Middle Level English/Language Arts.
• Experience in the content area to successfully teach exceptional standards-based instruction in areas to ensure academic growth for all students, including those with special needs.
• Experience in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery.
• Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership and technical skills and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods to engage students in positive learning experiences.
• Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
• Commendable history of effective leadership, extra-curricular participation, an acceptable attendance record and exemplary performance.

Essential Functions: * Develop daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with curriculum and integrate technology; maintain pace of learning and provide opportunities for student differences; and check for student understanding and convey appropriately high expectations for students.

• Carefully plan for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relate lessons to the state content standards in the core content areas as well as in specific content area.
• Create and maintain a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards; maintain accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and complete progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems.
• Promote a high rate of student interest and provide prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrate fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speak and write clearly, correctly and at an appropriate level for student understanding.
• Comply with policies, regulations and procedures of school district and building; communicate effectively with parents and work collaboratively with staff.
• Display high level professional conduct and image at all times; establish and maintain an acceptable attendance record; and participate in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom.
• Continue to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need and coaching and feedback from administrators and peers.

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Location: USA

Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:17:15 GMT


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