- Position Type:
High School Teaching - Date Posted:
2/9/2026 - Date Available:
06/30/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide
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PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Announcement
High School English Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide appropriate instruction in order for students to master subject matter and skills identified for the specific grade.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS AND PREREQUISITES
Educator License issued by the Mississippi Department of Education
Minimum of Bachelors Degree issued by an accredited college or university
Secondary Education Major with an English Education Concentration is preferred
Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Meet and instruct assigned classes at time designated by Principal
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal
Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individual or student groups involved
Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned
Identify and report possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Promote parent participation in their child’s educational program through effective and on-going parent outreach
Make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performance
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participation in training sessions and classes
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees
Other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and work year as established by the Philadelphia Public School District Board of Education
CONTACT
Jason Gentry, High School Principal
Once you have submitted an online application, please send notice of completion to: [email protected]
EVALUATION
Ongoing by Supervisor
CLOSING DATE
Until filled
THE PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
