Secondary English Language Arts Teacher, High School - 2025-2026

Topeka Public Schools USD 501•Topeka, KS

20h

About The Position

Topeka Public Schools language arts educators demonstrate a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized, student-centered classrooms, by presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities, by meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and data, and by using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of current best practices and research.

Requirements

The classroom teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the Kansas Department of Education.
The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred).
A completed credential file that meets the Topeka Public Schools standards.
Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Nice To Haves

ESOL endorsement is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adapts language arts material and methods that guide and challenge pupils
Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions
Evaluates each pupil’s progress in language arts skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)
Works with students and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing material for the school newspaper or yearbook or coordinating entries in essay contests
Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs
Communicates high expectations to all learners
Seeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns
Incorporates use of appropriate technology
Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs
Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility
Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
Uses a variety of data in making instructional decisions
Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations
Assists students in developing self-assessment skills
Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
Develops, models, and practices procedures and routines
Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences
Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching
Treats students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect
Maintains confidentiality
Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning
Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated
Demonstrates how subject matter is organized
Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during instructional activities
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Oversees assigned budgets
Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Superintendent or designee may assign