Ela Teacher/Senior Project Coordinator - Substitute

Position Type:
High School Teachers/English Language Arts
Date Posted:
11/7/2023
Location:
Westerly High SchoolFor more than 250 years, Westerly Public Schools has been actively advancing its educational standards and supporting its growth and development within the community. Here we create an inspiring, challenging, and supportive environment where students are encouraged and assisted in reaching their highest potential. Our District offers competitive wages and a full range of benefits for both part-time and full-time staff including a complimentary employee assistance program, 403(b) participation, and holiday pay. Full-time benefits include paid time off and comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage as well as employer sponsored life insurance and much more!
Are you ready to advance your career while giving back to the community by aiding in the development of our youth's future?
Job Title:ELA Teacher/Senior Project Coordinator - Long Term Sub - 23-24 School year only
Location: Westerly high School
Class Title: Temporary - Non Exempt
Effective Date: 11/08/2023
Salary Range: $ 49,450.80 - $ 89,335.82 - Benefits Eligible
Hours per week: Full Time
Job Summary: The High School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher is responsible for student instruction (grades 6-12) specifically to enhance proficiency in reading, writing and English language related subjects, to inspire all students to learn to read/write at their age appropriate level and, in the process, motivate many of them to understand the value of language arts to future careers in order to meet our needs for a literate citizenry.
Responsibilities:

• Instructs reading, writing, listening and speaking, organization, coordination, and integration at the of students in a classroom setting.
• Supports and implements High School ELA curriculum into existing courses.
• Analyzes and shares data with colleagues, at the team, department and where necessary, district level.
• Participates in trainings' for teaching staff in the integration of ELA in the classroom.
• Follows standardized district level plans as disseminated by the Assistant Superintendent, Principal and District ELA Coordinator to ensure implementation and best practice in classroom implementation.
• Engages in best practices in ELA education.
• Implement new ways of teaching; reorganize classes, students and subjects; use new forms of formative, interim and common assessments.
• Attend professional development training and other meetings regarding reading and writing initiatives.
• Keep the Principal informed of student performance, successes, issues and problems.
• Assist the district in strengthening and improving ELA curriculum, assessment, education programs and instruction where possible.
• Design, update and maintain web pages on at least an annual basis to support learning and communication with students and parents/guardians.
• Learn and implement new curriculum/assessment/instructional programs as needed.
• Prepare reports, records, lists, and other paperwork related to reporting student progress required by or appropriate to the school's administration.
• Works with peers and d High School Administrators to integrate ELA connections to curriculum, assessment and instructional practices.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • A minimum of two (2) years experience in teaching preferred.
• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in the appropriate area of study.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.

Questions can be directed to: HR@Westerly.k12.ri.us Westerly Public School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. If special accommodations are needed call 401-315-1500, 48 hours in advance.