HS English Teacher

Sylvania; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking an engaged educator to provide learning activities across core subjects, helping students reach their potential academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. The role emphasizes lesson planning, accommodation for diverse learners, and collaboration with staff to meet district requirements.

Responsibilities include ongoing assessment, mentoring extracurriculars as needed, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and upholding safety and district policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements, or related training/work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI).
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
• CPR and AED certification for Physical Education teachers (if applicable) must be maintained while in position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans reflecting district curriculum and accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plan and use instructional strategies and materials appropriate to students' learning styles and needs.
• Assess student learning styles and use results to plan activities.
• Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula per IEPs.
• Work with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods per district requirements.
• Plan and supervise instructional aides/volunteers and oversee completion of tasks.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal/informal testing.
• Possibly sponsor extracurricular activities with campus principal approval.
• Be a positive role model and support the school district's mission.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' development.
• Manage student behavior per the Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other materials.
• Compile and maintain reports and records as required.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships and open communication with parents and community members.
• Participate in staff development to improve skills.
• Comply with state/district/school regulations and policies for teachers.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in committees as required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Direct the work of assigned instructional aides.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Curriculum & instruction

Behavior management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Texas teaching certificate with endorsements

DOI certification waiver training or related work experience

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:


• Bachelor's degree from accredited university


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  • Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned


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  • Physical Education Teachers: Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or similar nationally recognized association (to be maintained while holding the position)
  
  
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned


• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction


• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior


• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.

2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

6. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

7. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

8. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

9. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

10. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

11. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

13. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

15. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

16. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

17. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

18. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

19. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]


• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting


• Motion: Frequent walking


• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment


• Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise


• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours