* Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/ English Language Arts
JOB TITLE: English Language Arts Teacher
LOCATION: Steger Primary Center, Steger Intermediate Center, Columbia Central School
SUPERVISOR: Principal, Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation
FLSA Status:
Union/Non-Union: Union
JOB SUMMARY:
To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literacy citizenship; to develop appreciation of good literature of all types; to motivate students to read widely for information and recreation; to develop standards for critical judgement of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; and to discover and develop special talents of students in the field of English.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To excel in this role, the individual must meet the following key responsibilities:
* Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading and journalism to middle school students, utilizing courses adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
* Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
* Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
* Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids to the interest and maturity level of students; maintains required inventory records.
* Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small-group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.
* Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.
* Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
* Evaluates each student’s progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
* Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
* Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
* Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
* Works with students 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.
* Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
* Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
* Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
* Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional tasks as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: The role requires frequent walking and standing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non-traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with:
* Middle School Language Arts endorsement
LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Valid Illinois Teacher's License (PEL).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: All terms of employment are outlined by the collective bargaining agreement with the Steger Education Association.
EVALUATION: The performance of this role is evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel.
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