Job Description

English Teacher

Taconic Hills Central School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated 7–12 English Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong expertise in English instruction and a proven ability to engage students in meaningful learning that builds critical thinking, communication, and curiosity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English Education, or related field (Master's Degree preferred).
• Valid New York State teaching license or certification in English
• Experience teaching high school-level English courses.
• Strong knowledge of inquiry-based learning strategies and instructional technologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned English Language Arts instruction.
• Foster a classroom environment that promotes inquiry, discussion, and inclusive participation.
• Assess student learning through a range of formative and summative measures and provide timely, actionable feedback.
• Support student growth in reading, writing, speaking, and critical analysis.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum coherence and interdisciplinary connections.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and contribute to district and school improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and communication.
• Communicate regularly with families to support student success.

Other Information

Hours: 7.25 hours per day, 10 months per year Master's Degree Stipend: $900 per year Stipend per Grad Credit: $50 per credit, per year

Additional Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• On-going Professional Development and Career Opportunities
• Health Insurance options: medical, dental, and vision
• NYS Retirement Benefits

Note: All employees hired must have electronic fingerprint clearance through the NYS Education Department prior to employment. A required fee of $102.50 must be paid by debit or credit card to the New York State Education Department

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