High School English Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Master's preferredValid South Carolina certification in the subject areaAt least minimum score on all state-required exams including PRAXISMeet NCLB highly qualified requirements in core academic subjects taughtPassion for helping children succeed in reaching their fullest potentialEssential Functions: Demonstrate mastery of all state academic standards and competenciesDemonstrate mastery of all twelve of the teacher practices benchmarks for the 21st century atthe professional and eventually the accomplished levelFoster students' achievement gains from baseline assessment levels to be evident in pre/post testcomparison results, standardized test scores, and portfoliosMaintain student portfoliosDemonstrate consistent attendance and punctualityDemonstrate efficiency and oral and written proficiencyPursue further education and supplemental credentialsMaintain and promote a safe learning environment and administer student surveys twice yearlyPromote problem-solving skills and character educationPromote and enforce Code of ConductContinually assess students' development (psychological and academic) through clearly definedrubricsEstablish, maintain, assess, and (if needed) modify individual student progression plansIdentify those students who exhibit exceptional thinking styles and behaviors and implementand/or accommodate those exceptional needsAttend parent/teacher meetings and conferencesInitiate opportunities for professional developmentInitiate and present innovative ideas for special projects, school functions, field trips, extracurricular activities, and clubsDocument parent phone calls, conversations, and conferencesWork as partners to create behavior modification plansAdditional Job Functions: Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with Pinnacle and the OCA BoardprioritiesConducts him/herself in the best interest of students and the school, in accordance with thehighest standards pursuant to the school's mission and governing principlesPerforms other duties as assignedRESPONSIBLE TO: PINNACLE/PRINCIPAL