Job Description
Job Description
HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Master’s preferred
- Valid South Carolina certification in the subject area
- At least minimum score on all state-required exams including PRAXIS
- Meet NCLB highly qualified requirements in core academic subjects taught
- Passion for helping children succeed in reaching their fullest potential
Essential Functions :
Demonstrate mastery of all state academic standards and competenciesDemonstrate mastery of all twelve of the teacher practices benchmarks for the 21st century at the professional and eventually the accomplished levelFoster students’ achievement gains from baseline assessment levels to be evident in pre / posttest comparison results, standardized test scores, and portfoliosMaintain student portfoliosDemonstrate consistent attendance and punctualityDemonstrate efficiency and oral and written proficiencyPursue further education and supplemental credentialsMaintain and promote a safe learning environment and administer student surveys twice yearlyPromote problem-solving skills and character educationPromote and enforce Code of ConductContinually assess students' development (psychological and academic) through clearly defined rubricsEstablish, maintain, assess, and (if needed) modify individual student progression plansIdentify those students who exhibit exceptional thinking styles and behaviors and implement and / or accommodate those exceptional needsAttend parent / teacher meetings and conferencesInitiate opportunities for professional developmentInitiate and present innovative ideas for special projects, school functions, field trips, extracurricular activities, and clubsDocument parent phone calls, conversations, and conferencesWork as partners to create behavior modification plansAdditional Job Functions :
Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with Pinnacle and the LCA Board prioritiesConducts him / herself in the best interest of students and the school, in accordance with the highest standards pursuant to the school’s mission and governing principlesPerforms other duties as assignedRESPONSIBLE TO : PINNACLE / PRINCIPAL