LTS English Teacher

Williamson Central School; Town of Williamson (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson Central School District seeks a long-term substitute English Language Arts teacher for grades 7–12, starting in early November. The role is shared between the Middle and High Schools to guide students’ intellectual and personal growth.

Responsibilities include meeting and instructing classes, maintaining a conducive learning environment, preparing lessons, and communicating with students and parents. Collaboration with staff and adherence to district policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold English Language Arts teaching certification for grades 7–12.
• Experience as a long-term substitute is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the district’s resources and student needs.
• Strives to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists in upholding school rules and policies.
• Makes provisions to be available to students and parents outside instructional hours when requested.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates with staff in planning instructional goals and methods.
• Assists in selecting books and materials for instruction.
• Contributes to co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Establishes open communication with students and parents about progress.
• Establishes cooperative relations with others.
• Pursues professional growth through reading, workshops, and courses.

Education

Teaching certification in English Language Arts for grades 7-12

Job description

Thisis a Long Term SubstituteTeacher position shared between the Middle and HighSchools, starting early November.

JOB GOAL:To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
3. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
4. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
5. 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 involved.
6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
8. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
9. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
10. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
11. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
12. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
13. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
14. Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
15. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
16. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
17. Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
18. Carries out any other assigned duties and/or responsibilities, which may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education.

Williamson Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activities, including employment, as is required by Title IX. Furthermore, Williamson Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or disability in admissions, participation or employment. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be directed to the Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights of the Department of Education or to the District’s Title IX Coordinators, Kathryn Taylor, Robert Snyder, and Bryon Rockow who can be reached at Williamson Central School District, 5891 Route 21, P.O. Box 900, Williamson, NY 14589, via email at [e-mail], [e-mail] and [e-mail], or via telephone at [phone].

English Language Arts, Gr.7-12, required.