Middle School Grade ELA Teacher at GEO Next Generation Academy - Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Blended Learning, English Language Arts, Data-Driven Instruction, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Parent Communication, Student Assessment, Special Education Collaboration, Classroom Management, Feedback Incorporation, Teaching Methods, Curriculum Development, Community Engagement, TAP Requirements, Dual Credit Courses, Core Knowledge

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Description ABOUT US: GEO Next Generation Academy– Indianapolis is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation. It joins 21st Century Charter at Gary and Gary Middle College in delivering a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Indiana. GEO Next Generation High School is a tuition-free, public charter school that will begin with 9th grade and add a grade each year over the subsequent three years. Our teachers cultivate critical thinking skills students need to understand how the world works around them. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with the local community college, our students will be able to take dual credit courses with the opportunity to earn college credit at no cost to the student. Our curriculum and our teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion and blended learning model. We are a TAP school! REPORTS TO/TERM: Principal and Administrative Team This is a full time 10-month position. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: The Middle School Teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the area of English Language Arts, based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction Create an inviting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all required staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree or higher or at least 24 credit hours in content area Valid Indiana Teaching License in English Language Arts for Grades 6-12 Demonstrated volunteer or community service At least one (or more) of the following: National Board Certification, TAP Experience, Core Knowledge Experience, At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment

Responsibilities

The Middle School ELA Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a blended learning environment focused on English Language Arts. They will assess student progress, communicate with parents, and create an engaging learning atmosphere that fosters critical thinking skills.