English-Sr High

Wichita Public Schools; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Public Schools seeks an English Language Arts Teacher for the Senior High for the 2027-2028 school year. The role involves delivering engaging instruction, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with families to support learning outcomes.

A current Kansas teaching license is required, with travel between schools as needed. The position emphasizes commitment to standards-based instruction, effective communication, and participation in district-wide initiatives, professional

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Kansas State teaching license.
• Experience teaching English Language Arts at the high school level preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Instructs through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in English and related subjects.
• Establishes clear objectives for lessons and communicates them to students.
• Collaborates with staff to meet educational needs of students.
• Creates, administers and grades tests to evaluate progress.
• Maintains classroom order through established rules and procedures.
• Observes and reports on student progress to parents and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings and professional development.
• Prepares lessons aligned to state assessments.
• Adheres to USD 259 policies and district regulations.
• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Classroom management

Verbal and written communication

Lesson planning

Education

Kansas State teaching license

Job description

Job Description - English-Sr High (2027-2028 School Year) (14457)

English-Sr High (2027-2028 School Year) - ( 14457 )

Job Title: English Language Arts Teacher-Sr High

Position Function: Teaches and facilitates learning and maintains academic progress, discipline, and records for students at the high school grade level. Works with parents and students to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Instructs through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
• Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students
• Creates, administers, and grades tests to evaluation student progress
• Establishes and enforces rules and procedures which help to maintain order in the classroom
• Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on the progress of students. Discusses students’ problems and progress with parents and staff
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Prepares classroom instructions to promote students’ success on state assessment exams
• Observes, enforces and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district

Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors

Equipment: Must be able to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited travel between schools is required.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift up to 20 pounds

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system

Interrelations:

• Contact with students, instructional staff, administrators and the community. Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must exhibit a professional manner and maintain a positive attitude at all times

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile:

• Current Kansas State teaching license