Middle School ELA Teacher

Performance Academies•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Performance Academies seeks a dynamic, dedicated, and highly qualified classroom teacher to join its academic team. The teacher will provide a rigorous, supportive learning environment that fosters student engagement, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Instruction must use Performance Academies’ resources exclusively and align with the academy’s mission of excellence in education. The teacher plans and delivers standards-aligned instruction, uses curriculum maps and pacing guides, differentiates teaching to meet student needs, and uses assessment data to monitor progress and adapt instruction. The role includes maintaining a positive and safe classroom, implementing the school’s instructional methods, character education, behavioral expectations and policies, and supporting students’ academic and social-emotional development. The teacher collaborates with colleagues and school leaders, communicates regularly with families, participates in professional development, meetings, conferences, school events, and enrollment activities, and maintains accurate records and school equipment. The role also includes student supervision, required reporting and documentation, and other duties assigned by school leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution.
Valid state certification in Education or the ability to obtain certification.
Proven success working with K–8 students in a classroom setting, particularly in diverse and inclusive environments.
Strong understanding of child development, pedagogical theory, and educational best practices.
Proficiency with digital tools and platforms used for classroom instruction and assessment.
Commitment to using Performance Academies’ instructional resources exclusively in curriculum delivery.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to make sound educational decisions.
Ability to work in a diverse educational setting and understand community and student demographics.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technology components.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks consistently to meet deadlines.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Encourage daily attendance through engaging instruction and communication with students and families.
Deliver high-quality, standards-aligned lessons using only resources, online programs, and instructional materials provided by Performance Academies.
Establish clear learning goals aligned with student achievement levels and state standards.
Use differentiated instruction, interventions, and assessment data to address diverse learning needs and personalize instruction.
Develop lesson plans from the approved curriculum using varied techniques, visual aids, creative projects, and technology.
Provide a balanced approach to core subjects, emphasizing inquiry-based and experiential learning.
Use curriculum maps and pacing guides, and use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
Maintain accurate documents, schedules, and student work samples and provide them to the Principal or Superintendent when requested.
Ensure required field trip forms and written parental or guardian consent are completed and submitted.
Communicate challenging learning expectations, lesson objectives, and instructional procedures, and ensure lessons are comprehensible.
Implement prescribed Marzano, Marva Collins, and other instructional methods, evidence-based practices, and daily character education.
Maintain a clean, inviting classroom and an inclusive, respectful environment that supports academic success and emotional well-being.
Monitor students’ use of online curriculum resources and provide feedback.
Inform school leaders about student achievement activities, progress, obstacles, and successes.
Supervise students appropriately and consistently implement behavioral expectations, routines, and discipline policies.
Execute the school’s mission, vision, and educational goals in daily classroom practices.
Immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Superintendent.
Monitor student understanding, provide feedback, adjust instructional activities, and encourage deeper thinking.
Use classroom instructional time effectively and meet established academic achievement expectations.
Complete and send home an incident report for any student injury within 24 hours, without including other students’ names.
Collaborate with teachers, instructional coaches, and support staff on interdisciplinary units, projects, TBTs, and BLTs.
Participate in professional development, IAT and IEP meetings, school events, faculty meetings, committees, and required in-service training.
Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians about student progress, classroom events, and school activities.
Participate in enrollment efforts, parent-teacher conferences, and school outreach activities.
Advocate for students and foster positive relationships with families.
Maintain keys, computers, and school equipment; follow school policies, procedures, handbook requirements, and attendance requirements.
Dress in professional attire appropriate for a school setting.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal, or Assistant Principal.