Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of English language development, language structure, use, and real-life application
• Develop in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship.
• Ability to provide an active and communicative approach to learning English with clarity, accuracy, and relevance to culture
• Knowledge of and the ability to implement effective and inclusive teaching and learning processes, including the use of learning technology and assessment, to establish a challenging learning environment in which learners are encouraged to work towards the attainment of their potential
• Experience with second language learners
• Develop an appreciation of good literature of all types.
• Motivate students to read widely for information and recreation.
• Develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media.
• Discover and develop special talents of students in the field of English to prepare each student to meet the California & Common Core standards.
• Teach content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to secondary school students, utilizing a curriculum designated by INPS.
• Adapt English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with California & Common Core standards; provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Evaluate each student’s progress in meeting the course standards for English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).