6th Grade ELA Teacher at Propel Montour Middle School

Propel Schools•McKees Rocks, PA

2d•$50,485 - $101,454•Onsite

About The Position

Propel seeks a 6th Grade ELA Teacher at Propel Montour Middle School. This position is accountable to collaborate with administrators and staff in planning for and leading students to learning success. Teachers are expected to develop and teach curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards, manage classroom environments effectively, and maintain strong relationships with families, colleagues, and the community. The role involves an extended school year consisting of 190 instructional days and 30 professional development days.

Requirements

Valid PA certification in corresponding content area that is 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 utilize data to differentiate instruction.
A commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel.
Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, high degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments.
Skilled in the use of Google Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

Responsibilities

Design coherent instruction using prescribed unit and lesson structures that align with state standards and emerging best practices.
Develop and continually update learning resources and actively participate in professional development.
Create an instructional environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning.
Use a variety of instructional strategies that engage students in age-appropriate learning.
Manage student behavior and classroom procedures effectively which promotes a safe learning environment.
Assess student learning using formal and informal assessment techniques and utilize that information to drive instruction.
Implement student IEPs and participate in the special education process as needed.
Maintain accurate and up-to date records and report student progress in accordance with school policy and procedure.
Prepare and achieve annual performance expectations as prescribed or approved by administration.
Communicate with families on a regular basis and reply to family initiated communication in a timely manner.