About this role
Title: English Language Arts Teacher Middle School Grades 6-8 Description: English Teacher capable of teaching standards in Grades 6-8. Qualifications: Applicants must have a current Arkansas Teaching License. Applicants must have effective instructional skills and experiences, along with a proven background in education. Previous teaching experience is preferred, but not required. Reports To: Principal and Assistant Principals Terms of Employment: 190 days with benefits provided according to the Siloam Springs School Board policies. Essential Job Functions:
• Work collaboratively with content team (PLC) and grade level interdisciplinary team.
• Teach the Arkansas Language Arts associated with Grades 6 – 8.
• Implement a variety of effective, research based instructional strategies consistently to engage learners with the essential learning standards.
• Monitor and assess student progress frequently, using both formative and summative assessments, and provide appropriate feedback.
• Effectively use and analyze data to adjust instruction and/or support student needs
• Adjust instruction within the classroom (Tier I) to meet the needs of all learners, reteaching when needed and extending learning for others.
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Maintain consistent and timely parent communication using appropriate structures.
• Meet or exceed professional responsibilities and professional behavior expectations.
Other Job Functions:
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education