MONROVIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

TITLE: ENGLISH TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid California Credential; EL Certification Required

JOB GOAL: To teach one or more classes of English to pupils in grades 6-8 or 9-12 and assist in other school programs as assigned

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches content and skills in English language, reading, literature and composition, utilizing California State Standards.
- Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.
- Selects books and instructional aids to achieve instructional goals and behavioral objectives.
- Provides individual and small group instruction for advanced and remedial pupils as appropriate.
- Strives to develop standards for critical analysis through group discussions of literature and magazines.
- Encourages pupils to think independently and express original ideas.
- Evaluates each pupil's progress in skills of speaking, writing and reading, and prepares progress reports.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed for an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Maintains professional competence through participation in district inservice educational activities or in self-selected professional growth courses.
- Identifies pupil needs and works with other professional staff members to help pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on individual pupil's progress.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
- Works with pupils and other classroom teachers in various school related activities.
- Administers group tests.
- Order books, instructional aids and supplies, and keeps inventory records.
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school and on the district level.
- Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
- Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.
- Plans and coordinates the work of aides and readers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

- Mental ability to teach the skills; and skills and knowledge required to interpret and implement policies, rules and regulations, and make determinations relative to the effective performance of the essential responsibilities of the position.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to see and read printed matter with or without vision aids.
- Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
- Manual dexterity to carry out the functions of the above essential responsibilities.
- Ability to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.
- Ability to bend, reach and walk.

NOTE: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.