Position: Teacher - SS - ELA
Location: Lemon Grove Academy Middle
School Year: 2026-2027
Round 1 Interview Date: April 29 or 30
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JOB DESCRIPTION
CLASS TITLE: ENGLISH TEACHER – GRADES 7 & 8
Definition:
Under the direction of the site Principal, teach one or more classes of intermediate subjects to pupils in grades 6-8; assist in other school programs as assigned as part of an intermediate teaching assignment.
Representative Duties:
- Teaches courses in social science, language study, health, mathematics or natural science to intermediate pupils in a classroom implementing the District adopted curriculum, goals and objectives and instructing pupils in other areas as specified by the Governing Board.
- Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
- Provides individualized and small group instruction through planned instructional materials and activities which serve to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Outlines units of study and develops lesson plans as requested to best utilize the allotted time for instruction.
- Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Communicates with parents through a variety of means; holds parent conferences when needed to discuss individual pupil’s progress.
- Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Provides and maintains functional and creative environment for learning through use of facilities, materials and equipment.
- Performs pupil attendance reporting as required.
- Assists in carrying out a program of information and communication as a means of interpreting to school program to the community.
- Maintains own professional competence through participation in District, regional or state sponsored in-service activities.
- Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
- Assists with distribution, completion and collection of District forms, questionnaires and bulletins regarding pupils enrolled in the class.
- Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program.
- Participates in curriculum programs and staff meetings within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
- Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committee work.
- May plan and coordinate the work of classroom assistants, volunteers or other paraprofessionals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree including all courses needed to meet credential requirements. Prior experience teaching grades 6-8 is desirable.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California Teaching Credential with appropriate authorizations. A single subject or supplemental English Credential is required.
Environment:
Classroom environment
Physical Demands:
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
- Seeing to read a variety of materials.
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
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