High School English Teacher

TITLE: High School English Teacher
POSITION TYPE: Exempt – Full Time
AGREEMENT TERMS: 12 month agreements (August – July) 190 Days
SALARY/RATE: Determined by Certification/Degree
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

GENERAL SUMMARY
Every YPA Teacher is responsible for sustaining and improving excellent academic results for students. YPA Teachers align classroom instruction with the YPA Charter and expectations. Under the general supervision of the School Principal, they are expected to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes: addressing specific educational needs of individual students and creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and administers high school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Obtain outstanding measurable results in terms of both student growth and  Performance utilizing data driven instruction and project/inquiry-based learning.
• Align instructional content and methods with outcomes expressed in the charter, annual operating plan and SC requirements.
• Participate in regular formal and informal evaluation & coaching. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Create a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in the learning process.
• Enhance classroom performance by collaborating with peers, lead teachers and administrators.
• Establish a learning community within the classroom where all students are recognized for their strengths and student behavior expectations are clear.
• Organizes and maintains a system of accurate and complete record-keeping, grading and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school’s standards and policies; and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthful environment in the classroom and building.
• Be knowledgeable of, and adhere to, all procedures and practices contained in the current employee, student and parent Handbooks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: South Carolina Teacher Certification in High School Level English specializing in Advanced Placement courses.
A strong GPA in relevant coursework.

Skills/Efforts: Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of effective and innovative instructional and student evaluation techniques a commitment to academic rigor, excellent judgment, and a strong aptitude for organization, planning and execution. YPA teachers are also expected to exhibit professional collaboration, integrity, enthusiasm, receptiveness, and excellence in communication, both verbal and written.

Working Conditions: Classroom environment with limited exposure to outside conditions. Activities require movement/lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.

York Preparatory Academy https://www.yorkprepsc.org/

York Preparatory Academy is a free public charter school founded in 2010. Located on our 43-acre campus in Rock Hill, South Carolina, York Prep provides education to students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who live in South Carolina regardless of the assigned school district. We strongly believe in the potential of all students and believe that through a strong partnership with the community and families, we can help each child grow and succeed.

The mission of the York Preparatory Academy is that its students possess the knowledge, skills, character, and determination necessary to excel in their chosen post-secondary pursuits and in life.