Middle School ELA Teacher
- Employer
- thomasf@seedschoolmd.org
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Salary
- $49, 300 - $63,143 per year + benefits
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- Job Category
- Teaching, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher, English Teacher, Reading / Language Arts Teacher, Reading Specialist
- Grade Level
- Middle School
- Job Type
- Full-Time
SUMMARY
Under the leadership of the Assistant Principal, the Teacher is to work with and teach middle school students to ensure their success in a college preparatory program. The Teacher provides effective instruction and support in curricular areas for which employed; utilizes various instructional resources and technologies; demonstrates knowledge of the teaching/learning process; develops and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of a diverse student population; maintains contact and communication with parents and Student Life staff; and works effectively with administrators, colleagues, and all members of the school community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate in a strong team environment to:
- Establish and maintain an engaging middle school learning environment conducive to student success
- Promote and support a middle school program with promotion based on standards mastery
- Communicate knowledge in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner, using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials
- Examine student assessment data to guide and improve instruction
- Promote high levels of learning in an engaging and effective manner using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials
- Integrate literacy strategies into the instructional framework
- Differentiate instruction to reach all learners
- Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and submit lesson plans to the Assistant Principal on an as requested basis
- Collaborate with coworkers on planning, professional development, standards-based curriculum, and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school
- Assess students’ learning in a professional manner and communicate students’ progress to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction.
- Identify special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed
- Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports
- Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school-sponsored activities
- Participate in summer programming which may include direct service to incoming and returning SEED youth and curriculum work with colleagues
- Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom
- Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined in the SEED Staff Manual
- And other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors’ degree in related field is required
- Master’s in a related field and/or prior teaching experience highly desired.
- Active teaching certificate (grades 5-8) is required
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