Advanced Placement (AP) Literature & Composition

Blytheville School District; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimble in Blytheville, AR seeks a dedicated educator to teach a rigorous college-level curriculum and guide students through close reading of fiction, drama, and poetry in preparation for the national exam.

The role requires planning a syllabus spanning from the 16th to the 21st century works, fostering student growth, and collaborating with staff, parents, and the community to advance the district’s vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Valid AR Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s).
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills—oral and written
• Demonstrated knowledge of Best Instructional Practices
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of willingness and ability to comply with ethical and professional standards by the State Board of Education.
• Skills pertinent to fostering positive human relationships and working with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to continuous quest for quality education.

Responsibilities

• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
• Positively fostering students’ self-esteem
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population
• Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum
• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives
• Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
• Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff
• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals
• Integrating of the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population

Skills

Excellent communication

Positive interpersonal skills

Philosophy that all students can learn

Professional growth

Ability to work with diverse students

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

AR Teaching Certificate or ability to obtain one

Job description

Job Description

• Instructs students in a rigorous, college level curriculum.
• Guide students in the close reading, critical analysis, and interpretation of fiction, drama, and poetry to prepare them for the national exam.
• Plan and execute a syllabus that covers representative works from the 16th century to the 21st century.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• A valid AR Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s)
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills oral and written
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Best Instructional Practices
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
• A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.

Other Information

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: 190 Day Contract

Responsibilities

• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
• Positively fostering students’ self-esteem
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population
• Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum
• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives
• Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
• Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff
• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals
• Integrating of the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population