FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FALL RIVER , MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE :     ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS    

QUALIFICATIONS : 

          1.       Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure

          2.       Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in English

REPORTS TO :    Principal and Department Head

JOB GOAL :  

To develop literacy skills (skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing) that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship;  to develop appreciation  and investigation of good literature;  to develop strong writing skills; to provide students with authentic and alternative assessments; to develop criteria for critical judgment of written and oral communications; to direct research and inquiry as a vehicle for student driven learning;  to utilize differentiated instruction to ensure all students receive an equitable education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :    

1.      Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism students, utilizing a standards based course of study developed by the English Department and adopted by the School Committee

2.       Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of

          the individual student.

3.      Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussion based on a variety of classical and

         contemporary literature.

4.      Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.

5.      Evaluates each student's progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

6.      Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive

         classroom environment.

7.      Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and

         helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

8.      Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

9.      Participates in curriculum and other development programs.

10.        Maintains professional growth through in-service educational activities provided by the school

         department and/or in self-selected professional activities.  

11.        All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River

         Educators' Association and the Fall River School Committee.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract.  Employment is contingent upon job performance, program needs, and funding.

Closing Date for Applications:  As indicated on webpage

The Fall River Public Schools offers all programs, activities, and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,

sexual orientation, and disability.