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Mounds View Public Schools

English Teacher

Mounds View Public Schools, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199

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Overview

Position: English Teacher Work Schedule: Full-time, 186 duty days Start Date: ASAP Pay: Steps and lanes are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance and other benefits as outlined in teacher summary of benefits Required Qualifications

Current MN teaching license in English for grades 5-12, 7-12 or 9-12 or Communication Arts & Literature for grades 5-12, 7-12 or 9-12 Skilled in culturally responsive teaching Skilled in effective communication Skilled at learning strategies- using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things Skilled at active listening- listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate Skilled in social perceptiveness—being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react the way they do Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual plans, and test design principles Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications Responsibilities

Communicate and collaborate with professional staff to determine and coordinate standardized curriculum and testing/assessment designs Design and assess student learning K-12; design scope and sequence K-12; design and coordinate within a department Create, formulate, develop, and implement instructional objectives Create, formulate, develop and implement instructional activities Conduct classroom instruction/individual tutoring/counseling based on teacher-created lesson plans, instructional units and/or individual needs Assess student performance to determine need for re-instruction and adjust methods and grades Create a supportive learning environment using appropriate verbal and non-verbal reinforcement techniques Prioritize tasks to enable efficient use of time Determine potentially harmful situations and take steps to avoid exposure of the student to this Provide time for students to relearn Ongoing evaluation of student abilities/health status to determine needs and to assist with educational/career/personal planning Diagnose, summarize, and interpret student strengths/weaknesses/problems for reports to parents and other school personnel Respond to student needs, provide information and guidance regarding educational/career options, resources, and preparation Address personal/health concerns as presented or refer students to other professionals as appropriate Serve as student advocate in presenting student and professional concerns to parents/staff/administration/public Serve as liaison between district and community agencies serving youth Build credibility with staff, students, parents, and community by relating to people from diverse backgrounds Demonstrate professional competency through content taught and teaching methods used Assess, plan, and initiate public relations activities which improve communications and perceptions by the community Assess, plan, and participate in in-service training and/or develop/implement in-service for other staff Employment details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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