Job Description: High School English Teacher
Title: High School English Teacher
Supervisor: High School Principal
Classification: Exempt
Description: A High School English Teacher is responsible for passionately providing instruction in the field of English, promoting student progress, and promoting and maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe, positive, and caring environment for all students and staff in accordance with school, state, and all applicable laws and regulations
Spiritual Qualifications:
- Demonstrates a passion for Christ and his Kingdom through personal spiritual discipline and public ministry.
- Seeks to grow in that relationship with Christ through personal spiritual discipline, education, accountability, and service to his Kingdom.
Professional Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in English Language Arts-related field of study from an accredited university or college required
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Master’s degree and/or California teaching credential, previous AP instruction desirable
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Ability to effectively teach English Language Arts essentials
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Command of subject matter and ability to wisely engage students as demonstrated through quality experience desirable
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Ability to comply with both written and oral instructions
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Proficiency in maintaining efficient classroom management skills
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Proficiency in demonstrating effective organizational skills
- Self-motivated
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Desire to serve in co-curricular activities, such as athletics or arts, welcomed
- Obtain certificate of negative result for TB screening prior to hire
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Cleared live scan background check
Areas of Expected Proficiencies:
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Passionately and effectively teach courses in the field of English Language Arts, including but not limited to English Literature, Language, and Composition
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Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school, state and all applicable laws and regulations
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Ability to give directions to students with both written and oral instructions
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Proficiency in demonstrating effective organizational skills
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Proficiency in maintaining efficient classroom management skills
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Effectively communicate and engage with parents, students, and colleagues
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Effectively teach in the content area using research-based, best instructional practices
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Effectively engage students, caring for them through relational ministry while simultaneously taking responsibility for upholding high academic standards, helping students achieve their maximum potential
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Communicate, engage, and collaborate with fellow faculty and staff in a collegial and supportive manner
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Demonstrate professional practices in teaching in alignment with Rancho guidelines and policies
- Follow the school guidelines in the Secondary Employee Handbook and the Rancho Christian Hr Handbook
Other Expectations:
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Actively and collaboratively participate as a member of the school faculty
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Keep phone and email communications responsive
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Perform all other duties as assigned
