High School English Teacher

ReNEW Schools; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Thea Bowman Leadership Academy in Gary, IN seeks a High School English Teacher to deliver engaging instruction aligned with approved curriculum. The role requires creating a conducive learning environment, preparing lessons, and safeguarding student well-being.

The teacher will assess and report on student progress, collaborate with administration, and support discipline and learning goals. Strong certification and licensing are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in major study.
• Professional teaching license to teach in appropriate grade level/subject.
• Proper certification required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Academy approved curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes assigned.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet students' needs.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports as required.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and maintains records.
• Encourages students to maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities and seeks district specialists as needed.
• Maintains accurate records as required by policy and regulations.
• Is available to students and parents outside instructional day.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in area of major study

Professional Teaching License to teach in appropriate grade level/subject

Proper Certification Required

Job description

THEA BOWMAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

2026-2027 School Year

Position: Teacher (High School) English

Reports to: Building Principal

Start Date: Upon Board Approval

Job Goal: Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the English subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. Commensurate with Education, Experience, Evaluation, Leadership and the needs of the academy.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Bachelor’s Degree in area of major study
• Professional Teaching License to teach in appropriate grade level/subject
• Proper Certification Required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches Academy approved curriculum
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals—established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day

Working Conditions and Physical Environment

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; hear and understand speech at normal levels; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The High Teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Thea Bowman Leadership Academy reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

3401 W. 5th Ave., Gary, IN 46406

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