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Language Arts Teacher

Employer
Indianapolis Public Schools
Location
Indianapolis, IN, US
Salary
Competitive
Summary:

Teaches Language Arts to secondary level students. Instructs students using District-approved resources. Instructional methods include: modeling, guided practice, lecturing, cooperative learning, integration of technology.

Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Valid Indiana Teacher's License in English or Language Arts.

Ability to meet Highly Qualified Status according to IDOE guidelines.

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software, student systems, and database software

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares daily lesson plans focusing on Indiana English Language Arts standards, course objectives, student performance and student assessments. Lesson plans should follow curriculum guidelines and requirements of the State, District and School.

Administers frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor student learning. Examples include: District Assessments, classroom exams, homework, projects, essays, classroom discussion.

Analyzes data to make instructional adjustments to improve student learning. Communicates with students and parents concerning their progress.

Enters daily student attendance on District system.

Maintains a positive classroom learning environment and records/reports discipline concerns via the District system.

Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Other Competencies:


Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality;

Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English; Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of IPS in English.

Ability to interpret basic mathematical data. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Gives and welcomes feedback.

Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values via policies and procedures. Balances team and individual responsibilities

Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, see and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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

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