English Teacher

Greenwood Community Sch Corp; Greenwood (IN); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Greenwood Community Sch Corp is seeking a dedicated High School English Teacher to deliver engaging instruction aligned with Indiana standards, helping students develop strong reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or English, a valid Indiana license or eligibility, and a collaborative approach to professional learning communities and district initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or English required.
• Valid Indiana teaching license or eligibility required.
• Strong knowledge of secondary English Language Arts curriculum.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and provide interventions as needed.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver English Language Arts instruction aligned with district curriculum and state standards.
• Teach literature, informational texts, writing, and vocabulary; reinforce reading and speaking/listening skills.
• Create an inclusive, structured classroom environment supporting academic and social-emotional growth.
• Differentiate instruction and provide accommodations and enrichment.
• Use varied instructional strategies and technology to engage students.
• Assess learning with formative and summative assessments; use data to guide instruction.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain accurate records.

Connaissances

Curriculum knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Bachelor’s degree in English Education

Indiana teaching license eligibility

Description du poste

Position: High School English Teacher

Location: High School

Reports To: Building Principal

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and student-centered High School English Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will create an engaging and supportive classroom environment that encourages students to develop strong reading, writing, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

The High School English Teacher will provide high-quality instruction aligned with Indiana Academic Standards and district curriculum while building positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the school community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English Language Arts instruction aligned with district curriculum and state academic standards.
• Teach and reinforce skills in literature, informational texts, writing, grammar, vocabulary, research, speaking, and listening.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that supports the academic and social-emotional growth of all students.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate interventions, accommodations, and enrichment based on individual student needs.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, technology, and learning resources to actively engage students.
• Assess student learning through formative and summative assessments and use data to guide instruction.
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding their academic progress.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, attendance, and other required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, administrators, and support staff.
• Collaborate with department members, special education staff, counselors, administrators, and other educators to support student success.
• Participate in professional learning communities, staff meetings, professional development, and school activities.
• Establish and maintain classroom expectations that promote respectful behavior, responsibility, and a positive learning environment.
• Support schoolwide initiatives and contribute positively to the culture and climate of the school.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, English Education, or a related field required.
• Valid Indiana teaching license or eligibility for appropriate Indiana licensure in English Language Arts.
• Strong knowledge of secondary English Language Arts curriculum and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships with high school students and create an engaging learning environment.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a professional educational team.
• Commitment to supporting the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous high school teaching experience.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Experience incorporating instructional technology into the classroom.
• Knowledge of data-driven instruction, intervention strategies, and best practices in secondary literacy.