TITLE - Teacher, English

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Credential

California credential authorizing English Education

Sufficient to meet credential requirements

Experience

Teaching/Coaching experience required

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter, philosophical, social, and educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Director of Learning

Planning for instruction (individual)

Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, and composition, as well as in reading, to secondary students, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district

Develops a unified language arts program in which students are provided the opportunity to experience language as oral and written discourse by which the user shapes experience. The aim of the program must always be the development of the student into a knowledgeable and sensitive listener, reader, speaker and writer in accordance with his potential

Exposes the student to listening to a variety of ideas from multiple sources and then provides the opportunity for his making responsible judgments and commitments, as well as expressing these efficiently and effectively in language with the hope that if the student who can think critically, choose judiciously and express effectively can cope with and control a rapidly changing world





Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying abilities, attitudes and cultural backgrounds

Provides that instructional time for English should be devoted primarily to subject matter that belongs to the major components of English and to exercises which enhance the student’s competence in using the language and comprehending and enjoying literature

Assists in student developing competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English and as much appreciation and understanding as possible of the literature of America, England, and the world

Teaching results - evaluation

Establishes and maintains reasonable standards of student behavior needed to provide classroom environment that will produce maximum learning opportunity

Evaluates each student’s development in the course being taught, and prepares progress reports

Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and assisting students solve health, attitude, and learning problems

Instructional techniques - execution (or) utilizing instructional activities

Creates with assistance of students, interest centers and displays with material to enhance learning

Makes current magazines, newspapers, periodicals available to students

Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies,



and maintains required inventory records as required by the District; may request resource speakers and field trips

Relationships

Teacher-student

Creates and maintains an active, responsive climate for learning through positive rapport between teacher and student, thus helping student develop and maintain a positive self-image

Teacher-staff

Communicates with support staff to discuss individual student’s progress

Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level

May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other paraprofessionals

Interacts with other faculty members

Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about curriculum and co-curricular offerings for entire school

Teacher-parent

Communicates with parents to discuss the individual student’s progress

Teacher-community relationships

Interprets District philosophy as occasion arises

Keeps informed about and maintains communication with community affairs and organizations

Professional Attitude, Responsibilities and Participation

Professional Growth

Interest in and participation in professional organizations

Participates in curriculum development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level

Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities

ACCOUNTABILITY

Person to whom responsible

Building Principal

Evaluator

Building Principal /Assistant Principal

Persons responsible to the Teacher, English

Those designated by Building Principal

📌 Teacher English - Secondary 2026/2027 (San Marcos)
🏢 San Marcos Unified School District
📍 San Marcos