Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/English Language Arts

Date Posted:
3/25/2021

Location:
George Washington Middle School

Date Available:
August 2021

Closing Date:
When Filled

Lyons Elementary District 103 - website

Middle School ELA Teacher

ELA Teachers are responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship; that develops appreciation of good literature of all types; that motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; that develops standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; and that discovers and develops special talents of students in the field of English to prepare each student to meet the objective standards.

• Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, journalism to middle school students, utilizing curriculum designated by the District.

• Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.

• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the District's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.

• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.

• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.

• Evaluates each student's progress in meeting the course standards for English skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.

• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.