High School English Teacher

Fort Scott USD 234 • www.usd234.org

High School English Teacher Purpose: The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who is passionate about educating the youth in our community. Their strengths should include patience, adaptability, empathy, and active listening. The motive for this position is to create a positive and inspiring impact on student`s lives, while teaching the following skills :English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, and communication and speaking as specified in the Kansas State Standards.

 

 

Qualifications:

 Bachelor`s Degree

 Current Kansas State Teaching License

 

Responsibilities:

Assign, grade, and provide feedback on assignments, class work, homework, and tests.

 Attend in-service trainings and meetings.

 Facilitate active learning by assigning and preparing classroom curriculum.

 Implement strategies to encourage, instruct, and monitor to optimize student learning.

 Maintain comprehensive and precise record of student progress and required documentation.

 Positively correct inconducive behavior in accordance with district procedures and rules.

  Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.

 Keeping students safe physically, emotionally, and mentally while they attend school.

 Communicating with parents and other staff members regularly, including writing progress reports and holding parent/teacher conferences when necessary/scheduled.

 Communicating with parents and other staff members regularly, including writing progress reports and holding parent/teacher conferences when necessary/scheduled.

Abiding by the State and District rules and regulations.

Benefits Information

KPERS Life Insurance Match Plan Health Insurance Dental Coverage Vision Plan HSA Supplemental Policies Paid Time Off

Employer Information

 

The mission of the Fort Scott Public Schools is to lead in the SUCCESS of each student to become independent, responsible, and productive citizens.

 

Fort Scott has two elementary schools, Winfield Scott - grades K-2 and Eugene Ware - grades 3-5.  Each school`s academic program emphasizes reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science.  The children participate in physical education, vocal music, art, library, and computer labs.

 

Fort Scott also provides a Preschool Center.  The special needs of developmentally delayed preschool children are met.

Fort Scott Middle School serves all district students in grades six, seven, and eight.  A core curriculum of reading, language arts, social studies, math, and science is emphasized through a teaming approach.

 

Fort Scott High School is for students in grades nine through twelve.  The curriculum features a college or career-ready curriculum in a student- centered focused environment.  Students may choose from a variety of electives and enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs.

 

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Job Contact Address

424 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701

Job Start Date

July-1-2024

Applications Due By

July-1-2024

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