High School English Teacher - Vanke Meisha Academy - China
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JOB GOAL:
- To provide a rich and varied English Language program so that high school students advance with an established literate identity and attain the capacity to be broadly literate, having read, viewed, analyzed and discussed a wide range of genres and disciplines for both pleasure and knowledge
- To establish a rich language learning environment that is respectful, intellectually challenging, motivating, engaging, and integrates subjects across the curriculum
- To instill in students the desire to be life-long learners with a growth mind-set that they can achieve their goals in life if they are English proficient
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uses the current English Language Arts/English Language Development framework to develop and deliver curriculum aligned to Common Core Anchor Standards in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
- Builds lessons based on preparing students for college and career success as well as successfully navigating life in the 21st century by including outcomes targeted to address the key themes in high school (Making Meaning; Language Development; Effective Expression; Content Knowledge; and Foundational Skills)
- Designs lessons around the four C’s (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity) while addressing the three R’s (rigor, relationships and relevance)
- Aligns instruction to the meet the four assessment claims for English Language Arts/Literacy in reading, writing, speaking/listening and research/inquiry
- Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature
- Plans inquiry based units, interdisciplinary projects and multi-modal projects
- Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas
- Collaborates with other teachers to designs thematic units aligned to the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies and technology in order to provide an enriching classroom experience
- Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds
- Provides remedial programs for students who have not achieved language competency commensurate with their potential
- Provides enrichment or lesson extension to students who are advanced
- Uses formative assessments and other types of multiple measures to assess student learning and make instructional decisions and adjustments
- Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in law and administrative regulations and procedures of the academy
- Maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
- Maintains professional competence through extended training
- Selects and uses appropriate textbooks, instructional aids, and maintains required inventory records
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
- Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines
- Performs other duties that may be assigned by the principal or the academy
- PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Is ethical and respectful
- Holds a high regard for professionalism and maintains a professional demeanor
- Communicates effectively using excellent oral and written skills
- Structures a learning environment that is motivating and engages students in the learning
- Possesses strong inter-personal and problem – solving skills
- Prepares and completes reports and other required documents in a timely manner
- Reaches out to parents to include them in their child’s educational experiences
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift and stand for prolonged periods; see to read fine print and for depth perception; use hands and fingers to perform tasks; speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate effectively.
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION:
Vanke Meisha academy uses a transparent salary scale that pays according to experience and degrees earned. Candidates invited to the second round of interviews will see the full salary scale. Please note that the salaries listed below are the minimum and maximum starting salaries. Faculty pay grows substantially should you seek to secure a long-term future at Vanke Meisha Academy.