High School Teacher - Hamilton, United States - Hamilton Community School District

Hamilton Community School District

Verified Company

Hamilton, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

High School English Teacher FTE

JOB SUMMARY:

LOCATION:
Hamilton High School

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Provide appropriate feedback on work.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare classroom and/or learning environment for all learning opportunities.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Observe and evaluate student performance and development using formative and summative assessments.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
Work with or understand Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
Work with or understand Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS).
Previous work with or understanding of Standards-Based Grading.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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 essential functions.

Valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with an endorsement in English (BA/BX) or will have it before the first day of school
Additional valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with an endorsement in Social Studies (RX/CX) is preferred
Displays a high degree of knowledge in teaching at the secondary level
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program
Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology
Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal

START DATE:
School Year

SALARY RANGE:
Per HEA Master Agreement

BENEFITS:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

- $25,000 Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability
Cash in lieu option

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.

WHO ARE WE?
Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district located in West Michigan south of Holland and east of Saugatuck.

Our well-maintained district consists of four elementary buildings (Bentheim, Blue Star, Hamilton Elementary, and Sandyview) along with one middle school, one high school, and Hamilton FLEX (Virtual, Blended, and Shared Time options).

Hamilton prides itself on being a big district (135 square miles) with a small-town feel.

Hamilton Community Schools is one of 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD).

Our district consists of 400 employees and over 2,400 full-time students and 1,100 non-public students in a variety of programs and formats.

Hamilton Community Schools is known throughout the state as a premier district balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation to meet the needs of each learner.

The focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts makes Hamilton a destination district.
WE are HAWKEYES

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

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