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High School English

ReNEW Schools, Oklahoma City, OK, United States


Position Summary
Harding Fine Arts Academy is seeking a High School English Teacher with the ability to teach a range of courses, including potential AP offerings. This educator will deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction while incorporating arts integration to deepen student engagement and understanding. The ideal candidate values creativity, strong literacy skills, and aligns instruction with the Oklahoma A+ (OKA+) Schools Network 8 Essentials to support critical thinking and student voice.

Qualifications

Valid Oklahoma teaching certification in Secondary English/Language Arts

Strong content knowledge in literature, writing, and composition

Ability to teach or willingness to be trained in AP English courses

Understanding of or willingness to implement arts integration strategies

Strong classroom management and communication skills

Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum

Teach high school English courses, with the potential to teach AP English

Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction aligned to Oklahoma Academic Standards

Develop lessons that emphasize reading, writing, analysis, and communication

Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs

Arts Integration (OKA+ 8 Essentials Focus)

Incorporate arts integration strategies to enhance literary analysis and student expression

Design lessons that promote creativity, collaboration, and real-world connections

Align instructional practices with the OKA+ 8 Essentials, including experiential learning and multiple learning pathways

Data & Student Growth

Use formative and summative data to guide instruction and interventions

Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to support growth

Support Tier 1 instruction and collaborate on Tier 2 supports as needed

Collaboration & Culture

Collaborate with colleagues, including fine arts staff, to create interdisciplinary learning opportunities

Participate in PLCs and school-wide initiatives

Contribute to a positive school culture focused on rigor and creativity

Professional Expectations

Engage in ongoing professional development, including AP training and OKA+ practices

Maintain clear communication with students, families, and staff

Support school events and initiatives

Core Skills

Strong literacy instruction and classroom management

Ability to integrate creativity into core content

Data-driven decision making

Effective communication and collaboration

Flexibility and innovation

Preferred Experience

Experience teaching high school English, including AP courses

Familiarity with arts integration or project-based learning

Knowledge of OKA+ Schools Network practices

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