Grades 11th and 12th Education Qualification – B Ed and post-graduation is must High School English Teachers teach students about literature essay composition and how to use language in powerful ways Teaching classic novels plays and poetry to students and helping them analyze a variety of texts High School English Teachers may also prepare students to write their college essays The High School English Teacher s responsibilities include planning lessons and developing curricula reading and understanding all prescribed texts offering academic support to students and ensuring a safe learning environment You should also be able to juggle multiple deadlines liaise with a number of professionals and respond well to criticism Reading all prescribed novels poetry and additional resources to gain a thorough understanding of them before developing lesson plans and curricula Collaborating with other English department staff to develop lesson plans teaching strategies and interventions Preparing students for formal and informal assessments Grading tests pop quizzes assignments exams and other assessments and communicating with parents students teachers and counselors regarding underperformance and other concerns Organizing guest speakers literary events and field trips Keeping abreast of current events and incorporating these events and themes into lessons to make them more relevant to students Ensuring all curriculum school and state requirements are met Assessing student needs and providing support or extra resources to struggling students as well as exceptional achievers Using technology to improve lesson delivery and recordkeeping Expanding teacher networks and participating in workshops lectures and other learning opportunities High School English Teacher are required to Upgrade them self with new Trends and Technologies Be smart and present a positive image of Organization Colleague and themselves High School English Teacher should be able to Ability to successfully communicate learning goals and expectations to students and parents Ability to organizing curriculum according to district guidelines Comfortable communicating with large groups of students Driven to educate students of all abilities and backgrounds Skill Sets required in High School English Teacher Maturity intelligence energy Diplomacy and tact Outstanding initiative and enthusiasm Moral courage and integrity Patience resilience and flexibility Strong interpersonal skills