ELA Teacher

ELA Teacher

Salesian High School

148 Main Street

New Rochelle, NY 10802

Salesian High School is seeking qualified candidates for the position of ELA Teacher for the upcoming 2024 / 2025 school year .

Responsibilities

• Developing unit and lesson plans focused on helping students develop 21st-century skills and competencies in regard to the ELA curriculum.
• Implement instructional strategies that promote growth in student communication skills (i.e. writing, presentations, and public speaking).
• Promote student achievement and progress through assessments (formative and summative), with the provision of differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
• Maintaining a positive and supportive classroom environment that promotes high-end student learning, and fosters an appreciation for literature.
• Fostering open lines of communication with families to provide updates on student progress and behavior.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the English Department to develop and implement a cohesive science program.
• Participate in faculty supervision before / after school and during lunch periods, as scheduled and needed.

Required Qualifications / Educational Background and / or Experience The successful candidate will have...

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing as well as in person.
• Strong background in the area of literacy, with the ability to utilize effective strategies that grow student literary skills.
• Experience in cross-curricular instructional planning with the aim of fostering a more holistic learning experience for students.
• Skill in integrating technology effectively to enhance classroom instruction and student learning.
• Skills to effectively manage a high school classroom including the ability to create an environment conducive to learning and effectively resolving student behavior incidents.
• Familiarity with Salesian charism and educational practice, or a willingness to be further formed in Salesian educational theory and practice.
• At a minimum, a Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Willingness to consent to a background check and participate in Archdiocesan and Salesian "Safeguarding" training.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also have...

• Prior experience working in a High School environment.
• Willingness to connect and network with professionals to offer students a complete and enriching academic experience.

Salary range for individuals new to the position is $45,000 - $50,000. Final salary offered will be commensurate to the candidate's experience.

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