Position:
Middle Grades English Language Arts Teacher
Type:
Public
Location:
Suburban
Job ID:
122225
County:
Southwest Maricopa
Posted:
March 30, 2024
Contact Information:
Liberty Elementary School District
19871 W Fremont
Buckeye, AZ 85326
District Website
Contact:
Karina Matsuura
Phone: 623-474-6621
Fax: 623-474-6629
District Email
Job Description:
JOB GOAL
To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship; to develop appreciation of good literature of all types; to motivate pupils to read widely for information and recreation; to develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in the field of English.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, and reading to middle school pupils, utilizing appropriate learning activities.
- Instruct pupils 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 pupils.
- Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interest and maturity level of pupils; 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.
- Encourage pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.
- Evaluates each pupil's progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive classroom and environment.
- Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning programs
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Works with pupils and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing materials for the school newspaper or yearbook, assisting with PTA programs, or coordinating entries in essay contests.
- Administers or monitors group tests.
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
- Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Other:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
4 Day School Week
Exempt Status
10 months (167 days)
Sick/Personal Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Participation in the Arizona Sate Retirement System (ASRS)
SALARY:
Per placement on the Certified Starting Salary Guide
- $1,500 Middle Grades Teacher Stipend
- $500 Title I Middle Grades Teacher Stipend(if applicable)
- Eligible for up to $5,000 Prop 301 pay
REPORTS TO:
Site Principal
APPLY ONLINE: Liberty25.org