Teacher, ELA (High School)

Collegium Charter School; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegium Charter School in Exton, PA seeks a dedicated High School English Language Arts teacher to develop students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and to foster an appreciation of literature. The role motivates reading diverse publications and promotes grammar and syntax understanding.

You will design lessons, assess progress, differentiate instruction, and communicate with parents while maintaining accurate records and supporting CCS programs.

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree and PA English Teacher Certification; PA certification must be obtained within a determined timeframe if out-of-state.
• Knowledge of English grammar, usage, spelling, literature, and content areas taught.
• Demonstrated competence as a classroom teacher and in all areas of content responsibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Required clearances (Act 34, Act 151, FBI) dated within one year of receipt, and eligibility to work in PA public schools.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers Language Arts curriculum aligned with CCS goals and objectives.
• Promotes a safe, conducive environment for individualized and small group instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates them into learning experiences.
• Teaches grammar, syntax, vocabulary, writing, and literature.
• Assesses student learning and adjusts instructional methods to meet individual needs.
• Encourages parental involvement and maintains effective communication with families.
• Maintains records, grading, and attendance as required by CCS policies.
• Coordinates with colleagues to evaluate curriculum and participates in meetings and committees.
• Enforces CCS codes and promotes good citizenship.

Skills

Effective communication

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration with staff

Education

PA English Teacher Certification

Job description

Job Description

Title: Teacher, English Language Arts (High School)

Reports To: Principal

Employee Type: Full-Time, School Year Only, Salaried, Exempt

Summary: Develop students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, foster communication skills, develop an understanding and appreciation of literature, motivate students to read a wide variety of publications, comprehend the reading materials, and to promote the development of skills in grammar and syntax.

Job Responsibilities

This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to perform other duties requested by the supervisor and/or school administrator.

• Develops and administers Language Arts curriculum consistent with CCS goals and objectives
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media and literature
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by CCS
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
• Enforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code
• Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school
• Maintains highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students' information, progress, and records
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or school administrator
• Abides by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and all current PA Public School expectations

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree and PA English Teacher Certification. If certification is from a different state, PA certification must be obtained within a determined timeframe.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught
• Demonstrated competence as a classroom teacher
• Demonstrated competence in all areas of content responsibility
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Knowledge of basic computer operations
• Required Clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt
• Meets criteria for employment in a PA Public School

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate depending on the specific site