What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom - MMS position at Louisiana Key Academy?
Description
Middle School ELA Teacher
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: LKA Caddo
About Louisiana Key Academy
Louisiana Key Academy is a mission-driven, tuition-free public charter school specializing in evidence-based instruction for students with dyslexia. We operate in a structured, high-accountability environment where teachers receive ongoing coaching, training, and support to help them succeed and make a meaningful difference for students.
Position Overview
We are seeking a high-performing, student-centered educator who will play a vital role in delivering rigorous, evidence-based instruction and supporting student success within a specialized learning environment. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in structured environments, value feedback, and are committed to continuous improvement.
Who You Are (Core Competencies)
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Experience: Minimum 1 year of teaching preferred, but not required for strong candidates
Certification: Teaching certification preferred OR eligibility to obtain certification
Middle School ELA Teacher
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: LKA Caddo
About Louisiana Key Academy
Louisiana Key Academy is a mission-driven, tuition-free public charter school specializing in evidence-based instruction for students with dyslexia. We operate in a structured, high-accountability environment where teachers receive ongoing coaching, training, and support to help them succeed and make a meaningful difference for students.
Position Overview
We are seeking a high-performing, student-centered educator who will play a vital role in delivering rigorous, evidence-based instruction and supporting student success within a specialized learning environment. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in structured environments, value feedback, and are committed to continuous improvement.
Who You Are (Core Competencies)
- Coachable and responsive to feedback, with the ability to implement changes quickly
- Strong classroom manager who maintains structure, consistency, and high expectations
- Collaborative team member who contributes to planning and problem-solving
- Student-centered, with the ability to build strong relationships
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Open to learning and implementing evidence-based dyslexia instruction
- Deliver reading and writing instruction with a focus on comprehension
- Build vocabulary, discussion, and analytical skills
- Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to engage students in discussion-based learning
- Balance structure with engagement
- Demonstrate measurable student growth
- Use data to inform instructional decisions
- Deliver instruction aligned to evidence-based practices
- Maintain strong classroom systems and routines
- Engage in ongoing professional development and coaching
- Ability to maintain a structured, consistent classroom environment
- Willingness to participate in ongoing dyslexia training (CALT/CALP pathway)
- Strong instructional planning and execution skills
- Ability to use feedback to improve performance quickly
- Commitment to student outcomes and accountability
- Implement instructional accommodations (not write IEPs) and supports aligned to IEPs, 504 Plans, and intervention plans.
- Collaborate with SPED staff, interventionists, and leadership to support student needs
- Maintain accurate documentation as required for student services and compliance
- Participate in meetings related to student progress and support plans, as needed
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Experience: Minimum 1 year of teaching preferred, but not required for strong candidates
Certification: Teaching certification preferred OR eligibility to obtain certification