ELA Teacher (2025-2026 SY)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: Teachers in this position are responsible for creating a classroom environment that is conducive to developing in each student numeracy and literacy skills - speaking, reading, and writing - that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship; that develops appreciation of literature; that motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; that develops critical judgment of oral and written communications; critical thinking and problem solving skills that supports mathematical modeling and decision making; and that discovers and develops talents, competencies, and proficiencies to prepare students for college and careers in nursing and allied health fields. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. Student Learning: Teaches content and skills in certified secondary content area topics as indicated and mandated by the State’s Department of Education standards and Basic Education Plan; demonstrates depth of knowledge in subject matter. Develops lesson plans and differentiated supplementary materials compatible with the Nurses Middle College mission and vision, congruent with the State Department of Education standards, and with fidelity to high-quality curricula provided by Nurses Middle College. Offers individualized and small group instruction to provide opportunities for all students to demonstrate competency with content and skills expected. Supports students’ social, emotional, personal health, and academic growth; works collaboratively with Student Support Team and Grade Level MTSS team to promote active listening, open communication, and problem-solving behaviors. Teachers will work collaboratively with families as appropriate, to communicate academic progress and/or concerns. Monitors effectively and collaboratively interventions and care plans of students to ensure that services are furnished accordingly, are adequate, or are appropriately adjusted. Collaborates with Student Support Team (SST) to develop, implement and support assessment and interventions based on needs of students and on data/information provided by family, medical providers, social workers, and others. The Classroom Environment: Creates an environment of respect and rapport by managing relationships with students and ensuring that relationships among students are positive and supportive. Establishes a culture for learning and serious scholarship that reflects the educational importance of the work undertaken by students and teachers; holds high expectations supported through verbal and nonverbal behaviors for both learning and participation that supports students’ interests, talents and needs. Establishes and monitors routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and efficient use of time; maintains a neat, clean and orderly classroom that supports and encourages student learning with minimal distractions/interferences. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior and professionalism expected by the school and the healthcare profession; communicates effectively to encourage growth and opportunities for remediation as needed. Monitors, supervises, expects, and contributes positively to the school environment where professional behaviors are always required. Instruction: Implements pedagogies reflective of evidence-based practices and appropriate for an academically, linguistically, and culturally diverse classroom. Designs relevant, thoughtful, and sequential student activities that guide and challenge students and are aligned to the Nurses Middle College mission. Differentiates lessons, units, assessments, etc. based on the needs of each student. Works collaboratively with the Academic Support Team (AST) to adapt and modify curriculum, methodology and/or delivery of instruction in accordance to ILP, PLP, IEP, 504, ELL plans. Documents accommodations and modifications as part of the MTSS process, as indicated. Communicates with expressive and academic language clear goals for learning, explicit directions and expectations, thorough and scaffolded content connected to authentic nursing and allied health field applications; allows opportunities for students to contribute to discussions and extend their learning; anticipates possible student misunderstandings. Uses high quality questions and techniques that deepen student understanding and develop critical thinking skills, encourages and provides opportunities for independent thinking and originality, and employs techniques that stimulate critical (or divergent) thinking and problem solving. Engages students to become intellectually active in learning important and challenging content and developing understanding through cognitive challenge. Uses a variety of current technologies to enhance instruction and to advance students’ technological literacy. Employs formative assessment techniques to guide instruction and interventions; uses data effectively to communicate students’ strengths and weaknesses. Aligns assessments with intended use, reflecting a sufficient number of items at multiple DOK levels, and scored objectively and collaboratively. Professional Responsibilities: Consistently, enthusiastically and deliberately promote and model the Nurses Middle College Pillars of Nursing: character, scholarship, compassion and empathy, professionalism. Consistently demonstrate adherence to the fidelity of the curriculum and to the Nurses Middle College model. Act on the belief that all students can learn and advocate for students’ best interests. Maintain expectations for growth mindset within the school community. Act ethically and with integrity while following all school, district, local, state and federal policies, procedures, and protocols. Use appropriate branding of the school that is aligned with mission and vision, in all internal and external communications. Contribute to a safe, supportive, and positive collegial environment; always maintains positive and professional attitude and communications. Passionate and invested in the school’s mission and the core belief that people and schools can grow. Uphold and celebrate a culture of equitable education where people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives can succeed. Adhere to the culture of high expectations, rigor, and accountability, and relentless self-improvement for students, families, colleagues and self. Participates in school-based initiatives and activities. Solicits, maintains records of, communicates appropriate information about behavior, learning strengths and needs and academic progress. Accurately and timely SMS data entries including grades, attendance, discipline as well as family and student communications, meeting notes, and other documentation as needed; attention to detail and deadlines is imperative. Maintains appropriate and timely use of email, phone and other communication systems; Maintains professional and regular communication with parents. Strengthens skills and knowledge through reflection, feedback, workshops, seminars, and collegial sharing and participates openly and actively in professional development, mentoring, and coaching in a continual cycle of growth and reflection; participates in faculty committees, student extra- and co-curricular activities, and all required school functions. Actively participates in faculty meetings, schoolwide professional learning activities and initiatives, departmental PLC meetings, grade level MTSS meetings, and additional family meetings upon request. Administers standardized testing in accordance with all policies and procedures. Plans effectively based on accurate knowledge of the cognitive, social-emotional and personal needs of students and how children learn and develop. Uses data deliberately and systematically to plan instruction for a diverse group of learners. Participates in professional development activities that provide information on academic, curricular, medical, social-emotional and educational services that are necessary components of a successful school experience and student learning environment. Shares responsibly and widely with all stakeholders, and utilizes applicable information gained from professional development activities, participates actively as presenters of information to the wider school community. Responsible for maintenance and inventory of all Nurses Middle College school property located in the classroom; communication of repair needs as indicated. Other: Required attendance at various events is the expectation for employees. Attendance and meaningful participation in each planning day, professional development day, parent teacher conferences, at least one (1) new student open house, and graduation are required. Dates and times will be determined and employees will be notified as such. Perform such other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Teaching and Learning, Principal, and/or necessary to perform the functions of the position. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred. Current and active State Secondary Education Certification and Highly Qualified status in content area as specified and mandated by the State’s Department of Education. Experience in urban charter schools preferred - not required. Current B.C.I. Proof of U.S. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties also apply when on a field trip away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Nurses Middle College’s policy on evaluation of staff. I acknowledge that I have received and read this job description. I further acknowledge the responsibilities of this position. I understand that my job responsibilities, as outlined in said job description, may be modified any time at the direction and discretion of the Principal.