6th Grade ELA Teacher at Propel Montour Middle School

Propel Schools • Kennedy Township, PA

3d • $50,485 - $101,454 • Onsite

About The Position

Propel seeks a 6th Grade ELA Teacher at Propel Montour Middle School. The role collaborates with administrators and staff to plan for and lead students toward learning success, and develops and teaches curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards.

Propel schools operate an extended school year to increase learning time and opportunities for scholars. Teachers work 220 days annually, including 190 instructional days and 30 professional development days. Propel provides school-based and network-wide professional development, including an extensive induction process for new teachers and ongoing annual support through Immersion. Leadership Pathways offer opportunities to pursue classroom and school-based support roles.

The teacher creates a respectful, engaging, and safe classroom; designs standards-aligned instruction; assesses student learning and uses results to guide instruction; implements student IEPs and participates in the special education process as needed; maintains records; communicates with families; and supports students’ academic progress. Propel Schools is a network of 13 public charter schools serving approximately 4,000 scholars, with a mission to provide high-quality schools to underserved communities.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania certification in the corresponding content area being taught.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Ability to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessments.
• Deep content-area knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to use data to differentiate instruction.
• Commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness, with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments.
• Skill in using Google Suite and willingness to experiment with and work with new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design coherent instruction using prescribed unit and lesson structures aligned with state standards and emerging best practices.
• Develop and continually update learning resources and participate actively in professional development.
• Create an instructional environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning.
• Use varied instructional strategies to engage students in age-appropriate learning, including computer-assisted, cooperative, and student-centered approaches.
• Manage student behavior and classroom procedures to promote a safe learning environment.
• Assess student learning using formal and informal techniques and use the results to guide instruction.
• Implement student IEPs and participate in the special education process as needed.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and report student progress in accordance with school policy and procedure.
• Prepare for and achieve annual performance expectations as prescribed or approved by administration.
• Communicate regularly with families and respond to family-initiated communication in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with administrators and staff in planning for student learning success.
• Develop and teach curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $50,485–$101,454, based on relevant prior work experience and the referenced year 4 salary scale.
• Relocation allowance for new hires moving to the area from 90 miles away or further.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options at low cost for employees and families.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5% Propel contribution and a match of up to 4%; contribution increases after five years.
• Two paid Wellness Days annually, five sick days, and 10 Personal Days for teachers.
• Tuition assistance reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for eligible coursework upon course completion and receipt of grades.
• Wellness reimbursement of $20 per month for eligible wellness activities, plus an opportunity to earn up to $300 annually for participating in a Wellness Program.
• School-based and network-wide professional development, including induction and ongoing annual support.
• Leadership and career development opportunities through Leadership Pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed