Middle School English Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Ensure knowledge is accessible to all learners while enhancing their cognitive abilities and appreciation for education.

• Execute Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).

• Promote students’ self-esteem, drive, civic duty, and leadership qualities.

• Create teaching and instructional materials along with effective strategies.

• Plan for the involvement of instructional assistants and parent volunteers in classroom management.

• Uphold school policies.

• Engage with parents regarding students’ academic performance and disciplinary matters.

• Provide instruction across various subjects such as reading, writing, language, math, science, social studies, technology, counseling, ESL, and more.

• Identify instructional techniques, strategies, and methods while adapting curriculum and learning styles to accommodate student needs.

• Maintain communication with parents and guardians through phone calls, notes, progress reports, and other communication channels.

• Create activities, resources, lesson plans, and substitute teaching plans that align with educational objectives and school guidelines.

• Develop, analyze, modify, and implement ILPs based on assessments.

• Evaluate and assess student performance, behavior, progress, and understanding.

• Safeguard the confidentiality of sensitive student and staff information.

• Assist in supporting student well-being in decision-making processes.

• Contribute to professional development, curriculum planning, and staying informed about educational trends.

• Collaborate to fulfill the overall goals of the school program.

• Sustain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

• Adhere to regular and predictable attendance requirements.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Post-Bachelor's in Education from an accredited institution, or fulfillment of Highly Qualified requirements set by the Arizona Department of Education.

• A valid State Teaching Certificate from any state; Arizona preferred.

• Necessary endorsements may be required based on the instructional area, or successful completion of relevant AEPA or NES proficiency exams.

• A satisfactory criminal background check.

• A current Active Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Professional verification of successful performance as a classroom teacher and/or student teaching experience.

• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education that demonstrates comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

• Capability to utilize instructional adaptive technology tools in online courses.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Competence in technology, computers, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Consistent and timely attendance.

• Established written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and planning abilities.

• Effective problem-solving skills and a commitment to self-directed learning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Occasional travel may be necessary for site visits, meetings, training sessions, and/or conferences; locations may vary and could involve overnight stays.

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in fulfilling essential functions.