English Teacher

English Teacher

DeLaSalle High School is looking for highly effective, highly qualified and highly motivated individuals to join our organization. Ideal candidates will have experience in urban education and be committed to our school purpose, mission and vision.

DeLaSalle prepares students to pursue extraordinary paths by supporting them with social-emotional learning, mentorship and personalized plans for beyond high school.

School Mission: DeLaSalle develops courageous students with success plans that enable them to be strong community participants and leaders.

School Purpose: DeLaSalle students graduate with the confidence to pursue their interests and the intellectual and emotional readiness to become effective contributors and leaders in their community.

Job Title: English Teacher

Direct Supervisor: Principal

Contract Days: 10 Months (Academic School Year)

Position Responsibilities:

• Establish daily objectives that align to the Common Core Standards and Missouri Learning Standards
• Plan for, differentiate and guide the learning process to ensure all students achieve the objectives
• Facilitate “hands-on” activities and real world learning projects that allow students to learn by experiencing and exploring
• Implement useful formative and summative assessment measures
• Select and utilize effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Use discipline models of Restorative Justice to maintain a positive, encouraging learning environment
• Establish a cooperative and collaborative relationship with students, staff  and families to achieve the overall purposes of the school program
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians
• Participate in routine meetings, trainings and professional development
• Regular and dependable attendance
• Additional assigned duties such as lunch duty, early arrival AM duty, dismissal duty etc.

Position Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• A valid Missouri Teacher's Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred)
• Ability to pass an extensive background check
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education and DLS HS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong PC skills
• Organized, self-starter with the ability to adapt to support the best interest of the student
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students

DeLaSalle High School’s Competitive Advantages:

• Relocation stipends (Out of State Candidates)
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Small classroom sizes
• Growth (All teachers receive an instructional coach to support your development)
• Teacher autonomy