Need English Language Arts Teacher (ELA) in USA
Job title: English Language Arts Teacher (ELA)
Company: Delaware Department of Education
Job description: First State Military Academy (FSMA) is seeking a English Language Arts Teacher (ELA)
About Our School
First State Military Academy is a cadet-led program that emphasizes character, citizenship, and leadership development. We are a conservative school with traditional values, we believe in raising the capability of our cadets and commit to working as one. Furthermore, we believe people come first and dedicate ourselves to earning respect by acting responsibly. We promote excellence and push boundaries to ensure the success of our students.
We want to develop an environment that places long-term relationships as a priority. Not only that, but we understand the difference our people make in the lives of our cadets. We want our cadets to be great in the class, have a great mindset, and understand their journey in life.
Be a part of our family that invests in the future.
The successful candidate will have excellent people skills, be self-motivated, and will have a passion for education and improving education of all cadets. First State Military Academy utilizes Project-Based Learning and cadet-led projects to prepare all of our cadets for success in life, college, and the careers of tomorrow.
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Designs an instructional program adapted to meet student needs
- Employs a variety of teaching methods to offer dynamic, engaging and student-centered instruction. Implementation of these methods may require the adaptation or development of materials
- Assesses student competency levels, progress towards objectives, expectations and/or develop individual learning plans
- Prepares written materials to document student progress, meet mandated requirements and provide feedback to students
- Communicate with parents and/or legal guardians regarding their children's educational progress/expectations, via periodic written and verbal progress reports
- Maintains attendance and other records, also performs related clerical duties
- Enforces sportsmanship, and safe behavior at all times
- Monitors and manages student behavior to provide a safe and optional learning environment and teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies
- Complies with Federal, State Local and Academy Regulations, Policies and Procedures
- Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students,
- Maintains discipline and authority over students according to the First State Military Academy Discipline Policy Manual.
- Maintains a clean and orderly environment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the school
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain a State of Delaware Certification in High School English Language Arts
- Valid State of Delaware Teaching License, or eligibility to obtain one
- Must be able to attend required departmental meetings
- Must be a contributing member of departmental initiatives including departmental events and course/curriculum development
- Must maintain active professional engagement and research, which is required to advise/mentor students
- Must Oversees the personal safety of students, to provide a positive learning environment and adhere to DE State Code and school policies
- Must share the schools commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll
- Satisfactory child protection registry check
- TB Test
- Mandatory direct deposit
- Complete the online application, attach resume, college transcripts, certificate (if applicable), and three letters of reference or online reference surveys, completed with the last year