Secondary English Teacher

The candidate is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship; develops appreciation of good literature of all types; motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; develops standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; and discovers and develops special talents of students in the field of English to prepare each student to meet the California & Common Core standards.

Essential Duties

• Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, journalism to secondary school students, utilizing curriculum designated by Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira
• Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course California & Common Core standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas
• Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards for English skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress
• Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
• Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities

Other Duties

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities
• Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in the school including PTA, student clubs and after-school activities
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or another appropriate administrator