Junior High ELA Teacher

Lincoln Academy•Pleasant Grove, UT

About The Position

Secondary ELA Teacher Job Description -26-27 Academic Year- Overview: Lincoln Academy is looking for a certified teacher to provide English Language Arts instruction in the 7-9 setting. This position reports directly to the Secondary Principal. Compensation is commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience. Specific Duties Include: Instructing students in the Utah Core Standards for English Language Arts Managing a homeroom group of students Participating with PLCs to construct and analyze data from common formative assessments Using flexible grouping to implement Tier 2 Intervention Strategies in the classroom Maintaining curriculum delivery through CANVAS platform Managing student data through school selected SIS Ability to use and instruct through various technology platforms Recording and reporting student achievement progress and data to students and parents on a routine and regular basis Attending twice yearly parent teacher conferences Attending and working collaboratively with regular PLC Participating in standards-based grading model Implementing and reporting progress on all IEP, 504, and MTSS plans as written Maintaining clear and consistent classroom management processes Enforcing all school adopted policies and procedures Maintaining active state licensure Actively participating in committee assignments Cooperatively integrating TA into classroom structure Maintaining active communication with parents Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to work with various computer functionalities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
Ability to implement IEP goals
Ability to differentiate instruction for varying ability levels
Integrity in keeping confidentiality regarding student data and information
Bachelor’s Degree required (Secondary Education certification preferred)
Experience working with secondary students preferred
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education or related field
Certified Teacher in the State of Utah, or able to obtain certification
Proficient using MacBooks and associated software/apps
Ability to write and monitor IEP goals
Proficient in using MacBooks and associated software/applications
Experienced with Canvas for instructional and communication purposes
Skilled in the Google Suite, including Drive, Docs, Sheets, and related tools
Comfortable adopting and learning new digital platforms as needed

Responsibilities

Instructing students in the Utah Core Standards for English Language Arts
Managing a homeroom group of students
Participating with PLCs to construct and analyze data from common formative assessments
Using flexible grouping to implement Tier 2 Intervention Strategies in the classroom
Maintaining curriculum delivery through CANVAS platform
Managing student data through school selected SIS
Ability to use and instruct through various technology platforms
Recording and reporting student achievement progress and data to students and parents on a routine and regular basis
Attending twice yearly parent teacher conferences
Attending and working collaboratively with regular PLC
Participating in standards-based grading model
Implementing and reporting progress on all IEP, 504, and MTSS plans as written
Maintaining clear and consistent classroom management processes
Enforcing all school adopted policies and procedures
Maintaining active state licensure
Actively participating in committee assignments
Cooperatively integrating TA into classroom structure
Maintaining active communication with parents
Other duties as assigned