English Language Arts Teacher

The Language Arts Teacher is responsible to collaborate with parents, teachers, social workers, and other related service providers to assist with classroom instruction, maintain necessary due process paperwork and provide necessary services for all students who have been identified. The Special Education Teacher may supervise one or more paraprofessionals for student support. They may also co-teach classes, deliver direct instruction based on IEP goals, and provide social skills instruction and resource room support.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: *Knowledge of the core curriculum area for Mathematics and Minnesota standards *Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities. *Knowledge of multicultural, gender, and disability fair curriculum concepts. *Strong skills in classroom presentation. *Strong interpersonal skills to work with students, parents, colleagues, and community members from diverse backgrounds. *Excellent organizational skills. *Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. *Ability to function as a member of a professional learning community. *Ability to evaluate student data and modify instruction accordingly. *Ability to bring a bilingual and bicultural approach to classroom learning. Responsibilities: *Monitor and assess student work and give routine feedback on progress. *Establish rubrics for academic expectations. *Communicate often with students and their families on academic progress. *Perform other duties as assigned

*Instruct students about global and national social issues. *Help students understand the geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors that influence the development of world regions. *Lecture on the operation of political and economic systems. *Teaches courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science, or humanities to secondary pupils, utilizing core curriculum and other appropriate learning activities approved by the Board of Education. *Create instructional resources for use in the classroom. *Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities. *Create positive educational climate for students to learn in. *Meet course and school-wide student performance goals. *Participate in ongoing training sessions. *Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year. *Maintain grade books. *Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed. *Write grant proposals to gain funding for further research. *Create projects designed to enhance lectures. *Read and stay abreast of current topics in education. *Create lesson plans. *Utilize various curriculum resources. *Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans. *Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served. *Develop incentives to keep participants in class. *Utilize public library resources. *Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met. *Tutor students on an individual basis. *Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. *Prepare and distribute required reports. *Observe and evaluate student’s performance. *Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.