SCHOOL MISSIONThe mission of the Segue Institute for Learning is to foster a community where students take ownership of their education. Segue scholars receive a rigorous academic experience that prepares them to excel in the high school and eventual college setting of their choice. At Segue, we believe that all of our students are AT PROMISE, versus being labeled At Risk. The Segue Institute for Learning is a safe and nurturing environment that promotes diversity, encourages individual growth and allows students to view themselves as citizens of change in their homes and community.YOUR MISSIONCreate a conducive learning environment where students excel and thrive academically and socially. Center rigor, set high expectations and align exceptional educational practices with equity, social justice for all students. GENERAL SUMMARY: The ELA Teacher is a key member of the Segue Legacy Charter High School school’s team who leads academic instruction and upholds a positive, achievement-oriented classroom culture that aligns the school’s mission. REPORTS TO: Head of School/Principal and Segue AdministrationSCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pmDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans and implements unit and rigorous lesson plans with standards-aligned curricula, lesson plans and activities to meet ELA standardsSets clear expectations, routines, and procedures to ensure productive and efficient use of class timeProvides formative and summative assessments to inform instructional practices and provide feedback to studentsUpholds and models Legacy’s core values in all communication and interaction with students, staff and families Demonstrates exceptionally strong instructional and classroom management skills Differentiates classroom instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners, and provides accommodations and scaffolding instruction where appropriate Centers classroom management and student behavior in PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support)and restorative justice practices Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and culturally appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goalsRegularly communicates with families through phone calls, emails and face to face meetings about student growth and performanceCreates, cultivates positive relationships and community with all members of the school community (Segue Institute of Learning, students, teachers, families) Leads a 9th grade advisory cohort that provides guidance, advocacy, individual learning plan (ILP), and their transition to collegePROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND LEADING:Collaborates with coaches, and administrative team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skillsAttends all professional learning, team planning, calibration and data analysis meetingsParticipates and engages in structured and informal learning and development opportunitiesCollaborates with other staff members and actively participates in training, professional learning and and leading activitiesEngages in educational development practices founded in equity and access for all studentsOTHER:Supports with daily school operations as neededOther duties as assigned by administration