Ela - English Language Arts Teacher

POSITION TITLE:      ELA - English Language Arts Teacher
DEPARTMENT:           Romulus High School
REPORTS TO:            School Principal
PAY SCHEDULE:        As per REA Collective Bargaining Agreement and Experience
EFFECTIVE:               2023-2024 School Year
 
Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a secondary school endorsement in Language Arts - BA or BX.
• Major or Minor in Specified Content Area - (Minor must have passed the Specified ELA Content Area - MTTC Test).
• Must meet the Elementary and Secondary Education/No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 - Highly Qualified.
• Teaching experience in a multi-cultural setting, preferred.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning, would be an asset.
• Experience with ELA Common Core Standards, Unwrapping the Standards, and determining Power Standards, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple intervention strategies with individuals and groups.
• Understanding of Early Warning Systems for students at-risk for failure.
• Training or experience in co-teaching instructional strategies, desired.
• Training and/or knowledge of Reading Apprenticeship strategies, preferred.
• Training and/or knowledge of 6+1 Writing Traits of Effective Writing, preferred.
• Training and/or knowledge of Writer's Workshop, preferred.
• Training and/or knowledge in Marzano's Classroom Instruction that Works, preferred.
• Use of student data in making instructional decisions.
• Experience with technology and multimedia to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.
• Willingness to participate in various trainings to improve instructional practice.
• Training and/or knowledge of Professional Learning Communities, preferred.
• Willingness to be actively involved in the school improvement process.
• Training in Positive Behavior Intervention Supports, preferred.
• Ability to work in a multicultural setting.

 
Responsibilities:

• Determine instructional needs of students based on assessment data and ELA K-12 Learning Standards.
• Provide direct and/or supplemental instruction to students.
• Establishes a cooperative and supportive relationship with all students.
• Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Fosters and maintains positive / collaborative relationships with parents / guardians of students.
• Evaluate students' current level of academic performance using Departmental Standards and Common Assessments and utilize assessment data of student / class to monitor progress towards academic mastery of ELA K-12 Learning Standards.
• Monitor student progress, adjust and provide accommodations to curriculum and instruction to support academic achievement.
• Effectively uses multiple forms of assessment and progress data to plan and guide instruction and to inform the learner of their growth.
• Completes and maintains student attendance, academic records gradebook, documentation and record keeping in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage student behavior to maximize engagement in learning.
• Ability to apply knowledge of PBIS best practices to meet student needs.
• Ability to effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate with Departmental colleagues, ancillary staff, Administration, parents, and building staff to facilitate student progress and growth.
• Function as a collaborative and contributing team member within the school staff.
• Work to further develop the curriculum and seek innovative, engaging and motivating instructional approaches.
• Must effectively communicate with students and parents regarding students' goals and progress.
• Ability to coordinate and plan classroom activities with Special Education staff to meet curriculum expectations and IEP goals.
• Contributes and participates in efforts related to building and District Goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.
 
Physical Demands:  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• The employee must occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist while performing their job duties.
• The employee must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching.
• The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.
• The employee may have to push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• The employee must be able to use and operate a variety of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard.
• The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
• The employee will have extensive verbal communication with administrators, staff, students, parents, & guests to communicate, to receive, and exchange information.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
• The employee must be able to move about the assigned work location during the day.

 
Work Environment:  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud.  Often the noise level is the work environment will be soft to moderate.
• The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents/guardians and occasionally with the public.
• At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

 
Application Procedure:
Internal:  Email a letter of interest to the Director of Human Resources, Kevin Brock @ kdbrock@romulusk12.org.
External: Apply online at www.romulusk12.org.
Closing:  Until Filled.