Instructor of English - Hammond - FT

• Execute recruitment strategies to attract prospective students through outreach and events.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; build lessons around student needs including online learning tools and content.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; be accountable for students' mastery of Indiana Academic State Standards.
• Track and analyze classroom data; use attendance and assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to achieve learning goals.
• Focus constantly on student learning; think critically and strategically to respond to specific student learning needs across ability levels.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions aimed at improving student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student orientation.
• Communicate student progress effectively with students and colleagues; collaborate with staff to ensure student success.
• Work with coaches and leadership staff to support student progress towards graduation and post-secondary planning.
• Attend all team and professional development meetings, and special events including scheduled open houses, testing sessions, and orientations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other teachers in The Excel Network to share best practices
• Assist with student recruitment, engagement and retention.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in subject specialty required with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience post licensing, preferred.

• Flexible availability for daytime and evening classes.
• Current Indiana Teaching Certification in subject specialty, dual licensure preferred, mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects.
• Possess the essential mindset that all students can succeed.
• Drive to improve the outcomes and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• Exhibit resilience to persevere and create opportunities for students out of challenges and lessons learned.
• Proven track record of student academic growth and achievement.
• Experience working with high school age students in urban, non-traditional, and/or in adult education setting highly preferred.
• Evidence of superior verbal and written communication skills; strong motivational skills.
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player; adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Microsoft Outlook, Google Applications, Excel, Word and web browsers.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish, highly preferred.
• Current driver's license and adequate automobile insurance required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

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