High School English Teacher

Lotus School for Excellence•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lotus School for Excellence (LSE) is a K-12, college-prep public charter school with a dedicated S.T.E.A.M. focus. Our mission is to provide a safe learning environment and a rigorous college preparatory curriculum supported by a diverse, dedicated community. We seek passionate professionals who go beyond the standard job description to create a fulfilling career environment and drive successful outcomes for our diverse student body. The High School English Teacher will demonstrate mastery of English content, implement a curriculum aligned with Colorado Academic Standards, model independent thinking, creative problem-solving, and abstract reasoning, and assess student performance frequently using diverse evaluative tools. They will also exhibit a thorough understanding of adolescent behavior to maintain a productive learning environment, build cooperative partnerships with parents, students, and colleagues, and take responsibility for student outcomes and contribute to the school culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in English or a specific related content area.
At least 1 year of teaching experience.
Able to work in the U.S. (does not require visa sponsorship).
Complete the APS-sponsored Linguistically Diverse Educator (LDE) Certificate Program within the first two years, beginning in the first year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Active Colorado Teaching License.
Master’s Degree in English or a related field.
Experience with Charter Schools, AP curriculum, or Concurrent Enrollment courses.
Proven ability to provide differentiated instruction for ELL and Special Education students.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate mastery of English content and implement a curriculum aligned with Colorado Academic Standards.
Model independent thinking, creative problem-solving, and abstract reasoning.
Assess student performance frequently using diverse evaluative tools.
Exhibit a thorough understanding of adolescent behavior to maintain a productive learning environment.
Build cooperative partnerships with parents, students, and colleagues based on mutual respect and trust.
Take responsibility for student outcomes and contribute to the school culture in a variety of ways.
Create and maintain a positive classroom environment.
Design and deliver instructional plans based on the Colorado Academic Standards that are purposeful, engaging, and meet the differentiated needs of all students.
Use district-adopted curricular resources.
Conduct formative assessments that inform instruction.
Establish and document proactive, two-way communication with parents and students about their progress towards grade-level expectations.
Participate in professional development and apply new learning.
Other duties as assigned.