Teacher, English Language Arts

POSITION SUMMARY:

The English Language Arts Teacher, under the supervision of the High School Principal will provide an active learning environment where all students can excel, academically, physically and socially.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Develop, modify, and implement a solid motivating curriculum for high school students.
• Modify lesson plans and materials to make them suitable for students’ current learning levels and comply with NYS standards.
• Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, exams and homework,
• homework and projects, and assignments that use all student skills, including the use of
• Schoology and Google.
• Maintain relationships with families and legal guardians of students to keep them informed of their child’s
• progress.
• Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges.
• Supervise students outside of the classroom—for example, during recess, field trips, or school-related events.
• Monitor and track student progress and issue grades.
• Knowledge of IEPs and Career Transition Plan
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators, including related service providers, and parents, to provide individualized support for each student regularly.
• Incorporates high standards of professional ethics: models the qualities of fairness, equity, integrity and honesty in professional dealings with others.
• Create and enforce positive learning, respect, and rapport culture.
• Comply with school policies and procedures and support the mission, purpose and vision of the school.
• Supports the school’s Strategic Planning initiative with an emphasis on strengthening culture. Demonstrates commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent classroom management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
• Demonstrated knowledge of content area
• Ability to establish rapport and build professional relationships with students
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Deaf Education or related field
• New York State Teaching Certification
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Google Suite highly desirable

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of walking in and around the building
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times