High School English Teacher (Read 180)

Confluence Academy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluence Academy seeks a dedicated Teacher to support instructional processes by supervising students, delivering group and individual instruction, and adapting lessons within established curriculum guidelines.

The role involves assessing student progress, communicating with parents, collaborating with staff, coordinating activities, managing behavior, and preparing documentation while adhering to school policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related area.
• Teaching Credential.
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior.
• Experience with assessment instruments.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom work to provide instructional materials addressing individualized learning plans.
• Administer developmental testing programs and assessments to gauge progress.
• Advise parents on student progress and improvement methods.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, parents, and community resources to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate activities (field trips, transportation, etc.) to ensure resources are available.
• Direct assistants, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and student workers.
• Instruct students to improve academic, interpersonal and daily living skills.
• Manage student behavior to maintain a safe, productive learning environment.
• Monitor students across settings (classroom, playground, field trips, etc.).
• Participate in meetings to share information and help perform duties.
• Prepare written records (grades, attendance, anecdotes) for mandated requirements.
• Report incidents to maintain student safety and comply with policies.

Skills

Assessment instruments

Office software

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching Credential

Tools

Standard office equipment

Pertinent software applications

Job description

Purpose StatementThe Teacher supports the instructional process for by supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.This Job reports to Principal or Head of SchoolEssential FunctionsAdapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g. field trips, transportation, lesson plans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment, materials and personnel to achieve objectives.Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering toEducation Code and school policies. responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.Other FunctionsPerforms other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effectivefunctioning of the work unit.Job Requirements: Minimum QualificationsSkills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meetchanging job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the jobinclude: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent softwareapplications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety ofdocuments, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages ofchild development; and behavioral management strategies.ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and considera number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide varietyof circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using a variety ofstandardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; workwith data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problemsolving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based onorganizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competenciesrequired to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructiverelationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; andworking flexible hours.ResponsibilityResponsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directingother persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; operating within a definedbudget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is someopportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.Work EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling andsignificant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 10% walking, 20% standing. The job isperformed in a generally hazard free environment.Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required.Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area.Required Testing Certificates and LicensesNone Specified Teaching CredentialContinuing Educ. / Training ClearancesMaintains Certificates and/or Licenses Criminal Background ClearanceFSLA- Exempt