PHS English Teacher-Long Term Substitute in Portsmouth

The role of the PHS English teacher is to develop students' skills in listening, speaking, reading, researching, and writing. Additional responsibilities include:

• Develop an understanding and appreciation of literature of all types.
• Motivate students to read a wide variety of publications to derive information.
• Comprehend and critically assess the reading materials.
• Promote the development of skills in the field of English reading and grammar.

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, long-term substitutes are responsible for providing continuity of instruction to students in the absence of regular faculty members.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Support school regulations and policies.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators.

Equipment:

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements:

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems and data analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile:

• State Certification in Teaching.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Rate: Follow the Negotiated Long-term Substitute pay rate.