Middle School ELA Teacher

Position: Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Compensation: Pays up to $50 per hour

The English Language Arts Teacher plans, organizes, and implements an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Meet State of Michigan requirements for teacher certification in the required subject area(s) and grade level(s).
• Candidates must demonstrate the following:
• Exceptional skill in planning, delivering, and assessing student learning.
• Exceptional knowledge in research-based instructional strategies and ability to implement them effectively.
• Knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction.
• Ability to maintain high standards of professional conduct at all times.
• Punctuality, good attendance, and strong work ethics in all areas.
• Ascribe to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrate the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students in meeting the essential skills required in the Michigan Common Core skills.
• Encourage students to set and maintain high responsibility standards for their learning and behavior.
• Understand the school’s and state’s requirements to teach middle and/or high school students and create a corresponding curriculum.
• Continual professional development to keep up-to-date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of education.
• Employ a variety of research-based instructional strategies and instructional media consistent with the capabilities, needs, and physical limitations of students.
• Evaluate students’ progress regularly and, when necessary, refer students who need assistance.
• Instruct rules of conduct and ensure classroom and campus discipline.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the Academy’s philosophy, instructional goals and objectives of education.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, ongoing professional developments and grade level/content area meetings and trainings.
• Maintain appropriate administrative records according to district policy.
• Consistently support and uphold school policies and procedures. Support the school and its leadership.
• Model self-discipline and ethical behavior. Present self in a professional manner through appropriate dress, communication techniques, and demeanor.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.