ELA Teacher- Goodyear AZ -Middle School

Primary duties and responsibilities (Pursuant to current Teacher Expectations and Guidelines):

• Create lesson plans that empower students to work independently, collaboratively, and use the 4Cs (collaboration, creative problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking).
• Provide communication to students and parents on a weekly basis through a variety of tools: phone, messaging, text messaging, and emails.
• Create and maintain an opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused instructional environment
• Provide classroom management and discipline that ensures safety at all times
• Provide communication and support to students and parents on a daily basis via through a variety of tools: phone, messaging, text messaging, and emails
• Grade student work within 24-48 hours of being submitted
• Evaluate student progress and provide individualized instruction and feedback
• Ensure compliance with special services such as IEP’s and other related mandates
• Meet expectations as outlined in teacher training and the Teacher Expectations and Guidelines
• Participate in professional development and department meetings, as scheduled
• Assist with administering standardized assessments
• Establish rapport with students/parents and encourage students to maintain attendance and academic expectations
• Direct students to necessary resources including: teachers, tutors, admission’s staff, guidance support, etc.
• Monitor and oversee student access to the Parent Student Portal and any other appropriate websites
• Properly document issues, concerns, and important information concerning students/parents as they present themselves
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students
• Additional duties as needed

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrate innovation in the use of technology as a tool in a variety of curricular areas
• Design engaging lessons that apply knowledge using the 4Cs.
• Craft, deliver and model engaging student-centered learning experiences
• Maintain a professional code of conduct, including but not limited to professional language, actions, and attire
• Maintain professional confidentiality of personal and private matters pertaining to students, parents, and co-workers
• Acknowledge and accept direction from leadership
• Demonstrate willingness and desire to work and collaborate with students, parents, co-workers, and the general public
• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Maintain positive and pro-active customer service in all aspects of communication, both internally and externally
• Prioritize work and handle multiple tasks while working independently
• Display excellent planning and organizational skills
• Work under pressure, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines, and deal with difficult situations while maintaining composure, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Take initiative to look at data analytically, showing excellent reasoning and problem solving skills as it relates to continuous improvement for professional and personal growth
• Demonstrate awareness and willingness to understand personal role and how it contributes to the success of other departments or functional areas
• Embrace a culturally diverse environment
• Know and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Adapt to change while conveying professionalism
• Establish work priorities and work independently without supervision

Education/Training/Employment Requirements:

• Highly qualified in content area
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must possess or be able to acquire an Arizona teaching license issued by the Arizona Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area
• Teaching experience at the middle and secondary education level preferred
• Must have a baseline IVP Level 1 DPS background check at the time of employment

Environmental Conditions:  Collaborative open environment, typical office setting

The company will provide equal consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability protected by law.