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In consultation with colleagues within the English department and other members of the Upper Learning team, the Upper Learning English teacher is responsible for teaching a 60% FTE load of English classes.

• Teach two sections of high school English classes and one section of Journalism.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure inclusive representation and valuing of diverse voices of both authors and students in each English classroom and across grade levels.
• Support student engagement through project-based learning, hands-on activities, experimentation and iteration, and other active approaches to learning.
• Take a student-centered approach by providing responsive instruction, including differentiation and flexibility to adjust plans when needed.
• Use activities and a variety of assessment types to assess student learning and monitor growth.
• Use assessment results to guide instruction for individuals and groups.
• Stay updated on current methods and research in the teaching of English language arts.
• Seek and accept feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Participate in extracurricular activities, such as sponsorship of clubs, involvement in after-school student activities, and chaperoning of student events.
• Participate constructively and collaboratively in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and engaging classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.