Teacher - English Language Arts

Owasso Public Schools; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Owasso Public Schools is hiring a Middle School Teacher to create engaging, standards-based lessons and foster a positive learning environment. You will build rapport with students, encourage growth, and collaborate with staff to support college and career readiness.

The role emphasizes effective communication with parents, differentiation for diverse learners, and maintaining a productive classroom climate consistent with district policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach content and skills in subject area to middle school students using the state standards and district guidelines.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter per state law and district regulations.
• Adapt instruction to meet individual student needs and foster study skills.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervise students in out-of-class activities when applicable.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

APPROVED DATE

3/11/2019

SUMMARY

Create a flexible Middle School age based program based on subject matter taught, and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for preparation for college, vocational school or acquiring employment, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

• Teach content and skills in subject area to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the state of Oklahoma Academic Standard and developed by the vertical team and the school board.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and in administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Instruct students in time management and foster study skills.
• Adapt subject material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
• Select and requisition books and instructional materials appropriate to the interest and maturity level of students; maintain required inventory records.
• Adapt the curriculum to provide individual, small-group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
• Develop standards for critical analysis through group discussion based on a variety of mass media pertaining to area of study.
• Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas through writing, speaking and problem solving activities.
• Evaluate each student's progress in subject area.
• Establish and maintain standard of students' behavior needed to provide an orderly productive classroom environment.
• Identify student's needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, social and learning problems.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervise students in out of classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Work with students, other classroom teachers and administrators to encourage participation and support of the arts, school spirit, leadership and athletic events.
• Administer or monitor group tests.
• Assists with special projects.
• All other duties as assigned by the administrator.

JOB TITLE

Teacher

DEPARTMENT

Owasso Middle Schools

REPORTS TO

Principal

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

CONTRACT STATUS

Full-time / 180-days

SALARY SCHEDULE

Certified

APPROVED BY

Human Resources

APPROVED DATE

3/11/2019

SUMMARY

Create a flexible Middle School age based program based on subject matter taught, and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for preparation for college, vocational school or acquiring employment, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• Teach content and skills in subject area to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the state of Oklahoma Academic Standard and developed by the vertical team and the school board.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and in administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Instruct students in time management and foster study skills.
• Adapt subject material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
• Select and requisition books and instructional materials appropriate to the interest and maturity level of students; maintain required inventory records.
• Adapt the curriculum to provide individual, small-group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
• Develop standards for critical analysis through group discussion based on a variety of mass media pertaining to area of study.
• Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas through writing, speaking and problem solving activities.
• Evaluate each student's progress in subject area.
• Establish and maintain standard of students' behavior needed to provide an orderly productive classroom environment.
• Identify student's needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, social and learning problems.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervise students in out of classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Work with students, other classroom teachers and administrators to encourage participation and support of the arts, school spirit, leadership and athletic events.
• Administer or monitor group tests.
• Assists with special projects.
• All other duties as assigned by the administrator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability; strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and laws applicable to education and special education; Ability to follow all district policies and procedures. Ability to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for the tasks being done. Demonstrating strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators. Ability to work without supervision, and work as a team player. Ability to document records accurately. Ability to manage confidential information in a manner that respects students, families, and employees. Ability to listen effective.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English language including common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, sit, and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily inside working conditions; some exposure to environmental conditions during outside duty. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.