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Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, journalism to middle school students, utilizing curriculum designated by Orange County Public Schools.Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Schools.Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards for English skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Able to establish and fully manage large complex projects identifying needed tasks and providing estimates. Creates business requirements. Able to mentor any level on technical and non-technical items. Completes tasks and coordinates project milestones. Consistent in executing regular and stakeholder appropriate communication that goes above and beyond expectations. Creates test plans and involves the appropriate parties for testing. Proactively identifies any issues in testing. Triage system issues for resolution.