Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
Prospect Academy
Who We Seek
If you are a self-reflective, motivated person who loves to learn and believes that the way we teach our most vulnerable learners can be more effective, then this is the place for you. We believe in empowering our students and families and we want to equip our teachers with the strongest skills possible so that they can grow and achieve what they want to, personally and professionally. We seek staff members who want to be a part of building something new and who will be flexible and comfortable with the ambiguity and challenges that are typical of working in a startup environment.
Teacher Responsibilities
Teach three - four language arts classes, likely at two different levels using research-based English language arts and reading curricula.
Learn how to modify curriculum / instructional approach in-the-moment based on student needs.
Teach and mentor students in social-emotional concepts.
Learn and engage in professional development to strengthen your own practice, including the opportunity to gain additional certifications (including Special Education teacher certification) if desired.
Make data-based decisions and teach students how to do the same.
Attend weekly coaching meetings.
Make appropriate modifications and accommodations as needed and document your work.
Collaborate and work with other teachers and coaches, especially around the IEP/504 process
Other duties as assigned or needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Meet the requirements of an “in field” middle school Language Arts teacher by having a secondary Language Arts teacher license, a college degree in English, at least 36 credit hours in English, or a passing score on the relevant Praxis exam (Prospect can pay for an exam if needed).
Growth mindset, humility, and coachability; commitment to continuous learning and professional and personal growth.
Strong classroom management skills.
Ability to build relationships and rapport with students.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to restorative practices as an alternative to exclusionary disciplinary practices.
Strong organizational skills.
Preferred:
Teaching experience
Current license to teach Language Arts at the secondary level issued by the Colorado Department of Education.
Previous experience making data-based decisions, or taking data on different behaviors.
Previous experience working with students with different diagnoses including autism, learning differences, dyslexia, and ADHD.
Experience with Precision Teaching. If no experience with Precision Teaching, a willingness to learn this foundational approach.