l.    Special Secondary, Single Subject, Standard Secondary or General Secondary Credential

2.  At least two or three years successful classroom teaching experience preferred.

3.  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may fnd appropriate and acceptable.

DEFINITION:

To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship. To develop appreciation of good literature of all types and to motivate pupils to read

widely for information and recreation. To develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media and to discover and develop special talents of pupils in the field of English.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

3. Adapts English materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.

4. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interest and maturity level of pupils and maintains required inventory records.

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

6. Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.

7. Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.

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

9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

10. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning       problems.

11. Communicates with parents and school counselor on pupil progress.

12. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

13. Works with pupils and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing material for the school newspaper or yearbook, assisting with PTA program, or coordinating entries in essay contests.

14. Administers or monitors group tests.

15. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.

16. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

17. Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.

18. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.

19. Performs other assigned duties as deemed necessary to fulfill the role of English teacher by the principal.

PERFORMANCE ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work with and understand students of secondary school age.

2. Ability to obtain and maintain good rapport with students, faculty and parents.

3. Maintain high standards of physical and mental health.

SALARY SCHEDULE:

Certificated Salary Schedule - placement based on education and experience.