1.0 High School English Teacher

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

POSTING

POSTING

DATE:

September

8,

2026

POSITION:

1.0

HIGH

SCHOOL

ENGLISH

TEACHER

Clawson

High

School

REPORTS

TO:

Clawson

High

School

Building

Principal

STARTING

DATE:

Immediately

SALARY:

Appropriate

placement

on

Clawson

Education

Association's

salary

schedule

Job

Overview

An

English

Teacher

is

responsible

for

designing

and

implementing

engaging

lesson

plans

that

foster

a

love

for

reading,

writing,

and

critical

thinking

among

students.

In

addition

to

teaching

literature

and

grammar,

English

Teachers

often

work

to

enhance

students'

communication

skills,

preparing

them

for

both

academic

and

real-world

success.

This

role

is

about

more

than

just

imparting

knowledge;

it

involves

inspiring

students

to

explore

the

depths

of

language,

culture,

and

self-expression.

Qualifications

and

Skills

Valid

Michigan

Teacher

Certification

Appropriate

certification,

endorsement,

and

major

Previous

teaching

experience,

preferably

at

the

same

grade

level

Strong

knowledge

of

literature,

linguistics,

and

composition

Familiarity

with

educational

technology

and

e-learning

platforms

Capacity

to

engage

students

with

diverse

learning

needs

Exceptional

written

and

verbal

communication

skills

Capability

to

develop

interdisciplinary

teaching

strategies

Experience

in

curriculum

development

and

implementation

Professional

development

courses

or

certifications

in

teaching

methodologies

Strong

understanding

of

English

grammar

and

literature

Excellent

organizational

and

classroom

management

skills

Ability

to

build

rapport

with

students

and

encourage

a

learning-focused

environment

Proficiency

in

using

Microsoft

Office

Suite

and

educational

software

Effective

communication

skills,

both

written

and

verbal

Commitment

to

continuous

professional

development

Collaborative

mindset

to

work

with

colleagues

and

parents

Responsibilities

and

Duties

Develop

and

implement

creative

lesson

plans

in

accordance

with

curriculum

guidelines

Teach

students

to

analyze

and

interpret

literary

texts

Instruct

students

in

the

rules

of

grammar,

punctuation,

and

syntax

Guide

students

in

writing

essays,

research

papers,

and

creative

works

Assess

and

evaluate

students'

progress

through

assignments,

tests,

and

exams

Provide

individualized

support

and

tutoring

to

help

students

overcome

learning

challenges

Encourage

class

discussions

and

critical

thinking

exercises

Integrate

technology,

such

as

educational

software

and

online

resources,

into

the

classroom

Prepare

students

for

standardized

tests

and

higher

education

admissions

Collaborate

with

other

teachers

and

education

professionals

to

develop

interdisciplinary

projects

Participate

in

parent-teacher

meetings

to

discuss

students'

academic

performance

and

behavior

Core

Curriculum

and

Instruction

Teach

analytical

reading

of

classic

literature,

modern

novels,

and

nonfiction

Instruct

advanced

writing

including

argumentative

essays,

research

papers,

and

citations

Prepare

for

standardized

tests

such

as

the

SAT,

ACT,

or

AP

exams

Develop

critical

thinking

by

leading

debates

on

text

themes

and

context.

Student

and

College

Readiness

Write

recommendation

letters

for

students

applying

to

colleges

or

scholarships

Offer

career

guidance

through

resume

writing

and

professional

communication

lessons

Essential

Physical

Functions

Classroom

Instruction

and

Movement

Stand

or

walk

for

extended

periods

while

lecturing

or

monitoring

tests

Navigate

the

classroom

quickly

to

help

students

or

manage

behavior

Reach

and

bend

to

access

files,

textbooks,

and

teaching

materials

Operate

technology

including

computers,

smartboards,

and

projectors

Communication

and

Visual

Monitoring

Speak

clearly

to

deliver

lectures

and

lead

large

group

discussions

Hear

student

questions

and

responses

in

rooms

with

ambient

noise

See

the

entire

room

to

supervise

students

and

maintain

safety

Read

student

work

in

both

digital

and

handwritten

formats

Stamina

and

Environment

Lift

light

objects

up

to

15

pounds,

such

as

stacks

of

essays

or

books

Maintain

high

energy

throughout

back-to-back

class

periods

Tolerate

indoor

environments

with

varying

temperatures

and

artificial

lighting

Application

Procedure

-

INTERNAL:

An

internal

candidate

is

considered

to

be

an

employee

covered

under

the

Teacher

bargaining

contract.

Please

submit

a

letter

of

interest

to

Melanie.Post@clawsonschools.org

by

September

15,

2026,

4:00

PM.

Application

Procedure

-

EXTERNAL:

Clawson

is

a

member

of

the

Oakland

Human

Resources

Consortium.

Please

apply

via

https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/careers

Please

DO

NOT

mail

or

bring

copies

of

your

application

materials

to

the

district

or

any

school

office

unless

specifically

requested.

The

district

no

longer

retains

or

utilizes

paper

documents

in

the

initial

screening

process

and

unsolicited

materials

will

not

be

retained.

DEADLINE:

Until

filled

Clawson

is

an

equal

opportunity

employer

and

fully

subscribes

to

the

principles

of

Equal

Opportunity.

The

Civil

Rights

Act

of

1964

and

State

and

Local

Laws

prohibit

discrimination

on

the

basis

of

race,

color,

religion,

national

origin,

sex,

sexual

orientation,

gender

identity,

gender

expression,

transgender

status,

age,

marital

status,

disability,

genetic

information,

or

any

other

reason

prohibited

by

applicable

laws,

in

its

programs

services,

activities,

or

employment

practices.

Affirmative

Action/Equal

Opportunity

Employer

The

Board

will

vigorously

enforce

its

prohibition

against

discriminatory

harassment

based

on

race,

color,

national

origin,

sex,(including

sexual

orientation

and

transgender

identity),

disability,

age,

religion,

height,

weight,

marital

or

family

status,

military

status,

ancestry,

or

genetic

information

(collectively,

"Protected

Classes")

that

are

protected

by

Federal

civil

rights

laws

(hereinafter

referred

to

as

"unlawful

harassment"),

and

encourages

those

within

the

School

District

community

as

well

as

third

parties,

who

feel

aggrieved

to

seek

assistance

to

rectify

such

problems.

The

Board

will

investigate

all

allegations

of

harassment

and

in

those

cases

where

unlawful

harassment

is

substantiated,

the

Board

will

take

immediate

steps

to

end

the

harassment,

prevent

its

recurrence,

and

remedy

its

effects.

Individuals

who

are

found

to

have

engaged

in

unlawful

harassment

will

be

subject

to

appropriate

disciplinary

action.

The

Board

will

take

affirmative

action

to

ensure

that

applicants

are

employed

and

promoted

without

regard

to

their

race,

religion,

color,

handicap,

sex,

national

origin,

age,

height,

weight,

or

marital

status.

The

Superintendent

has

been

designated

to

handle

inquiries

regarding

the

nondiscrimination

policies.