Grade 6 - ELA Teacher - Intermediate School

About the position

The Grade 6 ELA Teacher at the Intermediate School is responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing student learning experiences for the 2025-2026 school year. The teacher will maintain a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy, develop lesson plans aligned with state standards, and evaluate student academic needs. The role requires effective communication, problem-solving, and time management skills, as well as a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for all students.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instructional materials and teaches assigned students and subject matters as scheduled.
• Develops and implements lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum goals.
• Evaluates student academic needs and learning styles.
• Differentiates instructional techniques to effectively advance student learning.
• Facilitates the integration of new or improved technology in all areas of the curriculum.
• Utilizes formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
• Uses a data-driven approach to analyze assessments and provides effective feedback to students.
• Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning.
• Supports the placement of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Serves as a resource for the development and implementation of 504, IEP, and health care plans.
• Advocates for students and observes student demeanor.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance and prepares progress reports.
• Regularly communicates academic, behavioral, and social-emotional related matters to parents.
• Proctors state and district testing activities and upholds mandated security procedures.
• Ensures student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.

Requirements

• Holds/maintains required state department of education credentials.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline, and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity and accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training may be required for some assignments.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with differentiated instruction and evidence-based interventions.
• Familiarity with technology integration in the classroom.
• Background in special education or working with students with disabilities.