Language Arts (Grades 9-12)

Certified Salary Schedule

Title: Language Arts Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Reports to: WJSHS Principal or Designee

FLSA Status : Exempt

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in education or other discipline with endorsement meeting Colorado licensure requirements, or the ability to obtain license requirements.

Terms: Health, dental, and vision benefits along with provisions for personal/sick days

Job Summary

This is an instructional position that facilitates students in

learning subject matter and skills that will contribute to their

development as responsible and productive citizens and

lifelong learners. The teacher guides the learning process

toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony

with the goals--establishes clear objectives for lessons,

units, and projects and has the ability to communicate these

objectives to students. The work plan employs a variety of

instructional techniques utilizing appropriate technology,

consistent with limitations of the location provided and the

needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups

involved. Displays personal qualities which are appropriate

for a professional teacher such as: maintains professional

ethics and confidentiality; is open to learning from others and

accepts constructive criticism; is a positive role model for

students (e.g. is consistent, fair, dependable, responsible,

and respectful).

Effective Teachers in the state of Colorado have the

knowledge, skills, and commitments needed to provide

excellent and equitable learning opportunities and growth for

all students. They strive to support growth and development,

close achievement gaps and to prepare diverse student

populations for postsecondary and workforce success.

Effective Teachers facilitate mastery of content and skill

development, and employ and adjust evidence-based

strategies and approaches for students who are not

achieving mastery and students who need acceleration.

They also develop in students the skills, interests and

abilities necessary to be lifelong learners, as well as for

democratic and civic participation.

Effective Teachers communicate high expectations to

students and their families and utilize diverse strategies to

engage them in a mutually supportive teaching and learning

environment. Because effective Teachers understand that

the work of ensuring meaningful learning opportunities for all

students cannot happen in isolation, they engage in

collaboration, continuous reflection, on-going learning and

leadership within the profession.

Essential Job Functions

• Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional content standards and benchmarks (goals and objectives)
• Provides effective instructional strategies and activities for all students in the classroom
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of appropriate classroom behavior
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor evaluates their job performance
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Make every student, parent, and visitor feel noticed, welcomed, and valued
• Other duties, as assigned
  
  

Wray School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.