- Increases the academic performance of all students in the English content area by creating a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Plans instruction consistent with the School's approved curriculum for Upper School English.
- Demonstrates current and perpetual interest in adolescent literature.
- Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
- Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs and abilities of all students.
- Ability to develop strong, authentic relationships with students.
- Continuously collects, analyzes, and reports data on the effectiveness of English instruction.
- Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request.
- Develops a variety of formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess student learning.
- Provides regular feedback to students and parents.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues and administrators to strengthen the English program.
- Initiates, implements, and coordinates a variety of program components that further enrich the School's English program.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Promotes students' educational and career objectives by meeting one-on-one with students, preparing letters of recommendation, etc.
- Ability and desire to serve as an advisor to a small group of students for four consecutive years.
- Generates lesson plans for substitute teachers.
- Attends and participates in professional meetings, including collaborative teams, US meetings, and professional development.
- Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by the Upper School Administration.
- Strong content knowledge in English literature and best practices in English instruction.
- Possesses knowledge of academic and creative writing pedagogies; able to teach critical reading, analytical writing, and creative writing.
- Skilled at eliciting critical thinking both during class discussions and in written assignments.
- Proven genuine commitment to teaching inclusive texts, writers, stories, and voices and to culturally competent and culturally sustaining pedagogy.
- Ability to design, create, and revise curriculum to differentiate and meet students' individual needs.
- Experience teaching and supporting diverse learners, including intervention strategies in reading and writing.
- Ability to successfully engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Eagerness to build strong relationships with all students and families and create a sense of belonging in the classroom and across the School.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and maintain positive professional relationships by exercising strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self-direction and motivation.
- High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness.
- Capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.
- Capable of competently operating technology, including Blackbaud and GoogleClassroom.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in English or Education preferred; Master's Degree preferred
- 3-5 years teaching experience
- Experience in educational technology
- Experience in reading remediation
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US English Teacher - Milwaukee, United States - University School Of Milwaukee Corporation
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Job DescriptionGeneral Summary: Supports the School's mission by cultivating excellence in learning, leadership, and citizenship. Exhibits the desire and ability to learn, champion, and grow USM's Round Table pedagogy which combines shared inquiry, sustained student-led discussions, and elements of the Harkness method. Teaches reading and writing as modes of exploration and catalysts for learning. Possesses significant experience creating student-centered English classrooms appropriate to USM's distinctive Round Table approach. Demonstrates advanced discussion and be lecture adverse. Performs complex professional work including curriculum alignment, collaboration on grade-level teams, and design of inclusive English literature and elective courses.
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