High School English Teacher

Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District is currently seeking an High School English Teacher for San Manuel Junior/Senior High School for the upcoming school year. Must have proper certification and valid fingerprint clearance card. TITLE: Teacher, English, Secondary, Grades 9-12 CLASSIFICATION: Certified SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule EVALUATOR: Principal/Division Head MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Highly Qualified to teach Senior High School English in Arizona; prior English teaching experience (including student teaching).

BASIC FUNCTION To create a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students. To assess student progress and develop classroom instructional practices to further student learning. To communicate effectively with students and parents. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job description.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach content and skills in English language, literature, and composition, as well as in reading, to secondary 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 pupil.

Participate as a contributing member of the English Department and the assigned Division. Keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports as assigned Communicate with parents through a variety of means, including conferences, to discuss pupil progress and interpret the school program. Provide learning experiences designed to meet individual needs through individual and/or group instruction.

Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in and out of the classroom by providing a safe and secure environment. Develop a unified language arts program in which students are provided the opportunity to experience language as oral and written discourse by which the user shapes experience.

Align student assessment with instructional goals, appropriate to the needs of the student. Provide learning experiences that develop student competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English. Participate in school improvement activities as provided in the school's School Improvement Plan. Perform supervisory duties as assigned within the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Instruct students in citizenship, respect for others, ways to be safe, and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Adhere to and, when appropriate, enforce School Board policies and rules from the Student/Parent Handbook. NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The San Manuel Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 711 Mc Nab Pkwy, San Manuel, AZ, 85631 or 520-385-2336.