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MS US English Instructor

Laguna Blanca School

MIDDLE/UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR

Laguna Blanca School is a college preparatory, coeducational day school located on two campuses in Santa Barbara, California. Grades EK-4 are located on a quaint campus in Montecito, while Grades 5-12 are located on Laguna’s historic campus in idyllic Hope Ranch. Laguna Blanca emphasizes its core values of scholarship, character, balance, and community in its programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach five sections of middle and upper school English
Collaborate with colleagues to continue to develop and refine the School’s curriculum
Serve as a member of the English Department, attending departmental meetings, developing and updating course curricula, and supporting the work of the department
Serve as a member of the applicable grade-level team(s) of teachers meeting on a regular basis to plan, develop, and coordinate student support in alignment with the mission of the school
Serve as a Middle School or Upper School advisor, overseeing the academic and social growth of their advisees
Perform other non-teaching duties as assigned by the Head of School and the Middle School and Upper School division heads
Communicate progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or Head of School
Discuss academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise
Maintain required documentation for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records
Monitor study halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff
Perform related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience with project-based learning and interdisciplinary curriculum design
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting
Familiarity with mastery, competency, and/or skills-based assessment
Experience with differentiation & scaffolding
Familiarity with posting resources, feedback, and assignments to LMS in a timely manner
Experience providing frequent, constructive, objective, and prompt feedback to students
Significant experience with collegial collaboration, a growth mindset, and ongoing PD
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact
Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and guide the class environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite for Education, or related software

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s Degree highly preferred
Prior teaching experience highly preferred in middle and/or high school
Ongoing maintenance of all requirements regarding professional courses and in-services required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency

Laguna Blanca School does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy includes but is not limited to admission, financial aid, educational programs, athletics, and employment.

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MS US English Instructor

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