(2023-2024) English, Language Arts Teacher, Holy Guardian Angels Regional School, Reading
Diocese of Allentown
- Reading, PA
- Contract
- Full-time
- Teaches knowledge and skills in ELA to grades 6-8 students through appropriate learning activities that relate English and grammar to the physical world.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes by the designed lesson plan.
- Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment. Upholds Holy Guardian Angels Regional School's discipline procedures.
- Exhibits enthusiasm for the English Language for students and fosters their academic, creative, and writing abilities.
- Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in a library, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security.
- Organizes daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time; develops weekly lessons with the appropriate instructional materials; provides appropriate, detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.
- Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance. Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school. Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.
- Communicate with students and parents regularly about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
- Evaluate each student's progress in ELA knowledge and skills; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record results of tests in evaluating student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all Holy Guardian Angels Regional School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.
- Maintains and engages in professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership. Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
- Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
- Performs other duties assigned by supervisor, administrator, or principal.
- Bachelor's degree in English.
- Candidates must hold or be eligible for PA Middle-Level English certificate or Secondary English certificate.
- Previous teaching experience preferred.
- Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals.
- Previous experience working with children.
- An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
- The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
- Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.