POSITION SUMMARY:
The English Language Arts Teacher, under the supervision of the High School Principal will provide an active learning environment where all students can excel, academically, physically and socially.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
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Develop, modify, and implement a solid motivating curriculum for high school students.
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Modify lesson plans and materials to make them suitable for students’ current learning levels and comply with NYS standards.
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Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, exams and homework,
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homework and projects, and assignments that use all student skills, including the use of
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Schoology and Google.
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Maintain relationships with families and legal guardians of students to keep them informed of their child’s
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progress.
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Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges.
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Supervise students outside of the classroom—for example, during recess, field trips, or school-related events.
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Monitor and track student progress and issue grades.
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Knowledge of IEPs and Career Transition Plan
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Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators, including related service providers, and parents, to provide individualized support for each student regularly.
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Incorporates high standards of professional ethics: models the qualities of fairness, equity, integrity and honesty in professional dealings with others.
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Create and enforce positive learning, respect, and rapport culture.
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Comply with school policies and procedures and support the mission, purpose and vision of the school.
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Supports the school’s Strategic Planning initiative with an emphasis on strengthening culture. Demonstrates commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
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Perform other related duties as required and assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Excellent classroom management skills
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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
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Demonstrated knowledge of content area
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Ability to establish rapport and build professional relationships with students
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Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Master’s degree in Deaf Education or related field
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New York State Teaching Certification
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Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)
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Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Proficiency in Google Suite highly desirable
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
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Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
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Prolonged periods of walking in and around the building
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Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
