Junior High ELA Teacher

Secondary ELA Teacher Job Description

-26-27 Academic Year-

Overview:

Lincoln Academy is looking for a certified teacher to provide English Language Arts instruction in the 7-9 setting. This position reports directly to the Secondary Principal. Compensation is commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience.   

Specific Duties Include:

• Instructing students in the Utah Core Standards for English Language Arts
• Managing a homeroom group of students
• Participating with PLCs to construct and analyze data from common formative assessments
• Using flexible grouping to implement Tier 2 Intervention Strategies in the classroom
• Maintaining curriculum delivery through CANVAS platform
• Managing student data through school selected SIS
• Ability to use and instruct through various technology platforms
• Recording and reporting student achievement progress and data to students and parents on a routine and regular basis
• Attending twice yearly parent teacher conferences
• Attending and working collaboratively with regular PLC
• Participating in standards-based grading model
• Implementing and reporting progress on all IEP, 504, and MTSS plans as written
• Maintaining clear and consistent classroom management processes
• Enforcing all school adopted policies and procedures
• Maintaining active state licensure
• Actively participating in committee assignments
• Cooperatively integrating TA into classroom structure
• Maintaining active communication with parents
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with various computer functionalities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Ability to implement IEP goals
• Ability to differentiate instruction for varying ability levels
• Integrity in keeping confidentiality regarding student data and information

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required  (Secondary Education certification preferred)
• Experience working with secondary students preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work with students in physical settings
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs

Salary: Depends on certification and experience

Required Skills/Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education or related field
• Certified Teacher in the State of Utah, or able to obtain certification

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient using MacBooks and associated software/apps
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Ability to write and monitor IEP goals
• Ability to differentiate instruction for differing ability levels
• Integrity in keeping confidentiality regarding student data and information​​​​​

Technology Skills

• Proficient in using MacBooks and associated software/applications
• Experienced with Canvas for instructional and communication purposes
• Skilled in the Google Suite, including Drive, Docs, Sheets, and related tools
• Comfortable adopting and learning new digital platforms as needed

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay