English Language Arts Teacher 24/25 SY

Job Description

TITLE : English Language Arts Teacher

WHO WE ARE :

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence.

Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose.

We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment.

We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY :

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our vision and are energized by investing in academic improvement.

The Middle School (Grades 5-8) English / Language Arts Teacher will teach one or more ELA classes to students by performing a variety of essential duties.

Some of these essential duties include : instructing students using districtwide approved resources, using instructional methods such as modeling, guided practice, lecturing, cooperative learning, integration of technology, and finally lesson planning to ensure that the lessons are focused on Indiana State English / Language Arts Standards and the Science of Reading.

In addition, the ELA Teacher will provide a positive classroom learning environment for all IPS students. This is a full-time, 10 month position and will report directly to the Principal.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Think strategically and analytically; a natural problem solver who can efficiently grasp and act on a big picture, quickly analyze the root causes and define new ways forward Ability to chart a clear course, juggle many tasks and priorities, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Embrace a fast-moving organization. Deadlines, changing priorities and new projects inspire you to rise to the occasion.

Your planning will be the backbone of an efficient and productive team

Establish systems, develop project plans, and support implementation

Manage up and across different pieces of work to ensure the team meets goals Deliver crisp, clean messages in writing or on the phone;

communications are articulate and concise.

Display an understanding of the audience and knows how to deliver inspiring messages and tough news with ease and tactful finesse

Partner with education leaders and other stakeholders, motivating them to make incremental change and take quantum leaps

Help identify solutions independently and eager to contribute and learn Other duties as assigned

Day In the Life Overview

On a regular day, as the Middle School (Grades 5-8) English / Language Arts Teacher, you might :

Provide appropriate ELA instruction to IPS students that aligns to the Indiana StateStandards and the Science of Reading.

Middle School ELA teachers will prepare dailylesson plans to execute within a positive classroom learning environment

Administer frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor student progressAnalyze data to make instructional adjustments to improve student learning Participate in faculty and professional development throughout the school year Meet course and school-wide student performance goals

Grade papers and maintain grade books

Create projects designed to enhance lectures

Read and stay abreast of current topics in education

Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans

Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served

Develop engagement strategies

Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

Prepare and distribute required reports

Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures WHAT YOU’ll BRING : SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following :

Teach and model effective, research-based instructional practices; design and build lesson plans; develop assessments and analyze student performance data to support instruction within the classroom

Communicate clearly orally and in writing

Leverage interpersonal skills in order to build and maintain strong relationships Display strong organizational and multitasking skills

Exhibit excellent analytical and problem solving abilities

Manage a classroom effectively and possesses strong leadership skills

Manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment Work cooperatively and effectively with other professional staff members Display a passion for education and an unwavering belief that ALL children can learn

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Specific qualifications include :

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Licensures in English / Language Arts 5-8

FLSA CLASSIFICATION :

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK :

Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical requirements 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms;

and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.