High School Teacher: English 9A – English 10 CC

EVSC is committed to its vision and mission to empower our students to thrive in life as we prepare every student to excel in our global society through world-class learning experiences. 

SALARY

Salary will be commensurate with the level of education and experience of the recommended candidate. 

Range:

Career Path I: $46,000 – $65,500

Career Path II: $47,500 – $91,000 BENEFITS

We continually strive to offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our employees.

Insurance:

This position is eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance coverage on the employee, spouse, and eligible dependents. The employee’s insurance will be effective on the first of month following the hire date. The EVSC also offers employees an opportunity for life insurance and long term disability coverage.

Click here for more information on: EVSC’s Market Place Health Insurance Plan Options

Retirement:

As a contract teacher, this position will automatically be enrolled in the Teacher Retirement Fund (TRF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). In addition, this position is eligible to enroll in a 401(a) retirement investment plan, a 403(b) Match Program, and a tax-free post-retirement medical expense account (VEBA).

Additional Benefits:

Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use our Health & Wellness Centers conveniently located within the community. These are no-cost health clinics that provide primary care treatment, generic prescription medications (at no cost), physicals, health screenings, and labs. Accumulated sick leave days and personal business days will be provided under this position as well. Additionally, EVSC employees have access to EVSC Wee Care, our employee-only early learning centers. Wee Care provides a quality early learning experience for children as young as six weeks through age five. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to instruct students and facilitate their learning in accordance with corporation policies and state guidelines. Assists students in learning subject matter, skills, competencies, and ethics that will contribute to their growth as mature, responsible and productive members of the community.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches corporation-approved curriculum while creating a classroom and total school environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and develops and informs students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, corporation policy, and administrative regulations.
• Administers and analyzes standardized testing data and adjusts instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success.
• Recognizes the special needs of students with learning disabilities, seeks the assistance of corporation specialists, as needed and/or required, and makes appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodations within the classroom.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree from an accredited university.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Indiana teaching certificate in appropriate grade level and area of study required.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO JOB

Applicant must have the appropriate background to deliver specific college courses in English. The applicant must meet dual credit college credentialing requirements.

Applicant must

• Possess an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in English.
• OR
• Possess an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any
• field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in English or courses related to the writing process.
• Specific Curriculum –
• o English 10CC – ENGL 111 English Composition is designed to develop students’ abilities to
• craft, organize, and express ideas clearly and effectively in their own writing. This course
• incorporates critical reading, critical thinking, and the writing process, as well as
• research and the ethical use of sources in writing for the academic community.
• Extended essays, including a researched argument, are required. To teach this course
• requires a Masters in English or a Masters in another discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate
• credit hours in English or courses related to the writing process.
• o English 9A – Content-Specific Considerations The Indiana Academic Standards for Grades 9-10
• English/Language Arts consist of three domains: Reading Comprehension, Writing, and
• Communication and Collaboration. The skills 2 2023 Indiana Academic Standards: Grades 9-10
• English/Language Arts listed in each domain indicate what students should know and be able to
• do by the end of the grade level. It is important that all students can comprehend texts of
• steadily increasing complexity as they progress throughout the grade level.
• Other requirements:
• Have ability to provide accelerated instruction
• Teach particular subject and monitor student learning using methods and assessments aligned
• to meet individual student needs
• Know students well; Collaborates with school and university personnel and parents to meet
• individual student needs
• Participate in parent conferencing and special meetings with parents/students as necessary
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities and conferences tailored to skill
• and competency development aligned with meeting the needs of ECHS students
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to adult development and learning, dialogue, collaboration
• and growth in his/her professional practice
• Implements project, problem and/or inquiry-based instruction aligned with standards and
• outcome based/performance assessments
• Uses and integrates technology in classroom and project instruction Mentor and supports students’ development of the academic and social skills, practices and attitudes necessary to be successful in college and the workplace, emphasizing an increasing proficiency in 21st Century Leadership Skills

For more information, please contact Wendy McNamara at [email protected] or 812-

492-0532

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS OPPORTUNITY?

If you have any questions, please e-mail Lindsey Kempf at [email protected] or Linda Burk at [email protected]. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours.

It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9-1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Business Affairs, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508.

The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

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