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Job Title: English Specialist/Teacher 

Location: Noblesville, IN

Responsibilities: Deliver effective, high-quality instruction that includes rigor and relevance at the high school and college level in an effort to produce measurable results of student achievement. Mentor, develop, and monitor Individualized Service Plans, build strong relationships, and advocate for interventions appropriate and unique for the student to promote success. Deliver standards based instruction in courses at a local community college (IVY Tech), including ENGL 111, 202, 206, and 215, as well as English Composition, Expository Writing, Technical Writing, Creative Writing that ensures academic growth for all students (dual credit courses). Plan and teach ELL/ESL courses to high students both in person and virtual modes. Master the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach the assigned content area(s) and grade level(s). Develop daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented, and aligned with curriculum and carefully plan for substitute teachers when unable to attend school. Develop positive appropriate relationships with students, including explicit recognition of their growth (i.e., positive calls home, notes, updates on ISP goal progress). Consistently implement the school-wide student management policies within the classrooms and through the school campus. Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs. Maintain accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance and complete progress reports and grade card information promptly and as scheduled. Communicate regularly with parents and be available for Open Houses, Parent-Teacher conferences, and other events involving parents and/or guardians. Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff. Grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development. Ensure students’ academic progress and serve as a primary point of contact for parents. Attend and be an active participant in staff meetings to support the smooth running and administration of the school and promote a culture of excellence. Maintain a neat and clean classroom. Participate in recruitment activities as provided by the organization.

Education levels taught: The beneficiary teaches high school level English composition-based courses. Some of the courses provide students with the opportunity to earn both high school and community college level credit. These courses are referred to as dual credit courses since students earn both high school level and college level credit from taking the same course. The beneficiary teaches courses ENGL 111, 202, 206, and 215 (dual credit level courses), as well as English Composition (high school credit level), Expository Writing (high school credit level), Technical Writing (high school credit level), Creative Writing (high school credit level).

Ages and grade levels of the students: The beneficiary teaches high school students in grades 9th-12th grade, ages 14-18 years of age. The dual credit courses are specifically taught to 11th or 12th grade level students, 17-18 years of age.

Location/environment where the ELL/ESL teaching duties will take place: The beneficiary teaches on our high school campus at 9945 Cumberland Pointe Blvd, Noblesville, IN 46062. The students have the flexibility to complete a portion of their assignments remotely through the online classroom platform, Edmentum.

***This position is specific to the standard school year (184 days or up to 204 days inclusive of summer school)***

Requirements: Master’s degree in an Education or a related field and 3 years of relevant secondary or post-secondary English teaching experience. Applicant must possess a valid Indiana Teacher License or a valid Temporary Permit/Emergency Indiana Teacher License. Applicant must also possess a Dual Credit Certification in English or be eligible to obtain a Dual Credit Certification in English. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and experience.