BELLMAWR SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: English Language Arts Middle School Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid New Jersey Teaching Certification- Middle School with Subject Matter Specialization: Language Arts Literacy in Grades 5 – 8 (1106) and/or Teacher of English (1410) CE, CEAS or Standard Certification.
- Demonstrates strong skills in the areas of evidence-based instructional strategies and tiered interventions.
- Strong knowledge of New Jersey Learning Standards (NJSLS) and New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts Companion Standards
- Experience with integrating Restorative Practices and PBSIS.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Pass a physical examination in accordance with statue and board policy.\
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
POSITION GOALS:
A literacy teacher is an individual who is well versed in Reading/Writing content and pedagogy who works directly with students to improve student learning of English Language Arts. To communicate effectively with students and parents.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach content and skills in English language, literature, and composition, as well as in reading, to middle students, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Collaborates well with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment, and instructional strategies.
Deliver lessons using a variety of differentiated instructional techniques that are appropriate to the reading and writing instruction and to and meet the diverse needs of students.
Teach grammar and syntax, vocabulary and word usage and other principles of the English language.
Promote students' understanding of and appreciation for literature.
Develop students' verbal skills including reading out loud, discussion and debate, develop students' writing skills and encourage the development of critical thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all constituents.
Participation in collaborative grade level meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement.
Assists grade level teams in setting goals for improved instruction and RTI implementation.
Meets regularly with the coach and/ or principal to review benchmarks and established data points to assess student progress towards established instructional goals.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of how to utilize teaching technology, writing checklists, and Google Comments for writing instruction.
Strong understanding of how to increase reading comprehension levels in grades 5-8
Experience with utilizing classroom data from programs such as Common Lit and Link It to drive classroom instruction.
Demonstrate strong understanding of formative and summative assessment tools.
Experience teaching literary analysis, expository, compare/ contrast, and research simulation writing as well as modeling the RACE format and MLA format for writing.
Strong knowledge of active reading skills and tools.
Attends PLC meetings and professional trainings as directed.
Participate in school improvement activities as provided in the school’s School Improvement Plan.
Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity.
Performs other duties which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certifications as may be assigned by administration under authority of the board of education.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten months per year
Salary to be determined by the Board of Education negotiation process. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and provisions of the board's policy on the evaluation of certified staff.
APPROVED:
Board of Education Date: April 2022