English Language Arts Teacher - Middle School

at  AXL Academy

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, MIDDLE SCHOOL

Job Title: English Language Arts, Middle School
Classification: FT/Salary Exempt
Reports To: AXL Academy Principal
Salary Range: This position is paid on the schedule available on our Financial Transparency page (https://www.axlacademy.org/financial-transparency)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
• Colorado Teaching license in appropriate subject area.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Keep abreast of teacher evaluation metrics and strive for improvement.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.
• All classroom teachers hired in the 2021-22 academic year or later must have or obtain a CLDE certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. This position may experience exposure to outdoor elements.

TEACHER DESIGNERS

At AXL, teachers are curriculum designers. They work in teams to create engaging learning experiences for scholars based on meaningful, hands-on projects that integrate standards across multiple subjects. They embrace planning for and teaching a diverse classroom of scholars with a wide variety of learning styles, needs and behaviors. They form meaningful relationships with scholars and families.

AXL is looking for committed educators who are prepared to perform at a high level in a demanding environment. Some of the characteristics that make for a successful Teacher Designer at AXL include:

• A growth mindset – AXL provides rigorous professional development and coaching for all staff
• A belief that ALL children can achieve at high levels
• A passion for bringing learning alive through high quality work that demonstrates higher order thinking, multiple perspectives, and transfer of understanding
• A creative, innovative, and caring attitude
• A strong spirit of inquiry
• A highly motivated work ethic and willingness to tackle challenges
• Comfort with collaborative curriculum planning
• A commitment to intentional instruction that guides character development
• A sense of humor

AXL ACADEMY OVERVIEW

AXL Academy is a public charter school in Aurora, Colorado educating scholars from Pre-K through eighth grade. Our school is situated in an urban neighborhood and serves a community that reflects a diverse range of languages, cultures, religions, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds. We believe that all scholars deserve an outstanding education, including the challenges and supports to prepare for college and career. Our talented team of educators prepares scholars to create their own futures using an instructional model known as Expeditionary Learning. EL schools encourage scholars to develop deeper understanding by thinking critically, applying their learning, and communicating clearly through complex, authentic work that emphasizes craftsmanship and character as well as mastery of skills.
We Engage. We Empower. We Achieve. If you’re looking for a place that values your curiosity, creative autonomy, passion, and dedication to cultivating authentic experiences in learning and equity in education; if you’re seeking colleagues who are big thinkers eager to take on fresh challenges as a team, then welcome to the family.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Plan, prepare and deliver equity-based expeditionary learning lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning with applicable grade level standards.

• Backwards plans standards-based units which culminate in an expedition.
• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage scholar behavior in the classroom by establishing positive relationships and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Utilize restorative justice within discipline matters and focus on the learning opportunity.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of scholars’ progress and development with the use of appropriate assessments.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on scholars and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings while maintaining FERPA compliance.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to scholars, colleagues and parents regarding scholar progress and scholar needs. Utilize preferred communication methods for family engagement.
• Establish and communicate clear learning targets for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities. Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Provide a variety of learning materials, methods, and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate scholar’s performance and development based on grade level standards.
• Assign and grade standards-based class work, homework, tests and assignments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
• Colorado Teaching license in appropriate subject area.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Keep abreast of teacher evaluation metrics and strive for improvement.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.
• All classroom teachers hired in the 2021-22 academic year or later must have or obtain a CLDE certification