Secondary English Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Reading all prescribed novels, poetry, and additional resources to gain a thorough understanding of them before developing lesson plans and curricula.
• Collaborating with other English department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies, and interventions.
• Preparing students for formal and informal assessments.
• Grading tests, pop quizzes, assignments, exams, and other assessments, and communicating with parents, students, teachers, and counselors regarding underperformance and other concerns.
• Organizing guest speakers, literary events, and field trips.
• Keeping abreast of current events and incorporating these events and themes into lessons to make them more relevant to students.
• Ensuring all curriculum, school, and state requirements are met.
• Assessing student needs and providing support or extra resources to struggling students as well as exceptional achievers.
• Using technology to improve lesson delivery and recordkeeping.
• Expanding teacher networks and participating in workshops, lectures, and other learning opportunities.