Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Harvest Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving PreK-12. HPA is dedicated to providing students a dynamic academic program of student centered instruction in a college preparatory setting. We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Middle school ELA/Writing Teacher. 

DUTIES

Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in accordance with established curriculum and student need.

-Assess student needs and performance.

-Develop, implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, to include scheduled activities and materials.

-Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child. Plan, organize and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities.

-Uses and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student safety, and a productive learning environment.

-Plans instruction and implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.

-Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities.

-Make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.

-Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom.

-Inform parents of student progress and school activities.

-Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist student.

-Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students, consistent with district and school education objectives.

-Notify site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics that vary from the norm.

-Collaborate with specialists as needed to assist students.

-Observe behavior of children in the classroom and on the playground.

-May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS

-Must be Highly Qualified per No Child Left Behind, ADE Guidelines.

-A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

-Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card

-Passing score on subject knowledge Middle Grades English Language Arts AEPA/NES.

-General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

-Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

-Must be able to work cooperatively with all members of the staff and communicate effectively with parents.

-At least one year of field experience (student teaching) or approved internship.

-Previous work (professional) references, three letters of recommendation or a placement file.