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High School English Teacher (2.0 FTE)
Hampshire High School

High School English Teacher (2.0 FTE)

Posted: Continuous 2012-04-19
Closes: 05/04/12
Hampshire High School
Community Unit District 300
Carpentersville IL 60110
 
2012-2013 School Year
 
 
Description: 
Full time positions (2.0) teaching High School English. Teaching responsibilities will include a combination of English, Reading and Journalism courses. 
  
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
  • Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
  • Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
  • Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and report to the appropriate administrator information about individual student compliance with school and district behavioral expectations, and state and federal laws.
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
  • Strive to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Reading training/background preferred with a strong knowledge of Response to Intervention and Common Core State Standards.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
  • Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
  • Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
  • Attend and participate in meetings involving the faculty and other participants that are of reasonable length and address a relevant educational topic as a legitimate function and obligation of professional educators.
  • Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
  • Cooperate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  • Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
  • Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
  • Provide for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher education.
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media technology necessary to implement the District gifted program.

Qualifications:
High School English and/or Reading endorsement(s) required. Ability to work with all levels of students to differentiate instruction in English. Knowledge of the COLLEGE READINESS SKILLS and experience with COMMON CORE STANDARDS are preferred. Team work and collaboration are required, along with reflection and a desire to continually improve your practice. 


Application Procedures:
Apply online. 
 
Selection Process:
Applicants will be reviewed by building’s hiring supervisor.

Community Unit District 300


300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
Suburban · Public



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