English-Sr High (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools; Wichita (KS); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wichita Public Schools in Kansas seeks an English Language Arts Teacher for Senior High for the 2026-2027 school year. This position entails delivering engaging instruction, aligning with state standards, and maintaining student progress, discipline, and records.

The teacher will collaborate with staff, communicate with parents, prepare assessments, and use technology including Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.

Qualifikationen

• Current Kansas license to teach is required.
• Experience teaching English Language Arts at high school level preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and engage diverse student populations.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Creates, administers, and grades tests to evaluation student progress.
• Establishes and enforces rules and procedures which help to maintain order in the classroom.
• Communicates progress with parents and staff.

Kenntnisse

Teaching methods

Pedagogy

Classroom management

Verbal and written communication

Ausbildung

Kansas teaching license

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Student Information System

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description - English-Sr High (2026-2027 School Year) (14600)

English-Sr High (2026-2027 School Year) - ( 14600 )

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