Position Title: Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher About the South Bend Empowerment Zone: Our Vision We are a system of schools that eliminates academic and social-emotional opportunity gaps and cultivates the greatness that exists within each child to confidently pursue their dreams in our city, nation, and world. Our Mission We nurture the mind, body, and spirit of each child by embracing equity, learning, and change for students, staff, and families. We harness the power of community and relationships to ignite transformation. Core Beliefs: Students and Families First: We make collaborative decisions that are in the best interest of students and families by lifting all voices. We will strategically use every resource to meet the individual needs of every student. Equity: We acknowledge the systemic & institutional inequities that currently exist in public education. We will repair harm by shifting away from exclusionary discipline practices and restore relationships between community, students, and educators. Excellence: Our schools are relentless in the pursuit of greatness by implementing bold and innovative practices. We hold ourselves and others to high standards and guide students to take ownership of their learning through trust and accountability. The Empowerment Zone is dedicated to dramatically improving student achievement and doing whatever it takes to realize that goal. We work to ensure that traditionally underserved students receive the support and resources they need to be successful. Position Summary: The English/Language Arts teacher will be responsible for providing effective instruction in Language Arts. The teacher must implement learning activities that are relevant to the lives of the students. Students with IEPs will be mainstreamed in these classes, so the teacher must provide accommodations as written in the students’ IEPs. Also, the teacher will have to work effectively with a special education co-teacher and paraprofessional. As the lead teacher, it will be expected that the teacher will direct and supervise the paraprofessional. It will also be expected that the special education teacher and the language arts teachers will share in the planning of lessons and the delivery of instruction. Immediate Supervisor: Principal Duties: Teach English/language arts curriculum to support student mastery of Indiana Academic Standards Use differentiated instructional strategies and use data to guide instruction and lesson plans to engage students in the learning process Manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs and assess student growth Use formative assessments to inform students of their progress and modify instructional plans to adjust for student needs Create and maintain a safe classroom environment and appropriate classroom management for effective learning Work collaboratively in a Professional Learning Community Record grades using the Corporation electronic grade book Monitor student progress and complete Quarterly Progress Reports Engage students, families, and support personnel in timely discussions regarding student progress and improvement plans Maintain professional responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating the process of learning by attending and participating in required staff meetings/ staff development. Work together with the grade level team Utilize the SBCSC technology, as required Other duties as assigned by the principal Qualification: Language Arts License or Endorsement Bachelor's degree required Experience working with diverse populations Experience with the day-to-day operation of schools Strong knowledge of child development Demonstrated skill in building relationships, trust and respect; Creative and imaginative approach to problems Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and parents; strong speaking and writing abilities Compensation: Starting salary for new teachers with 0 years' experience will be $46,000 for SY24-25. Compensation increases with experience and education, according to the current salary placement schedule. (Placement to be assessed during the onboarding process and includes prior employment verifications.) Additional Information: To learn more about the Empowerment Zone, our impact, and what we offer staff, visit www.sbezone.org/careers http://www.sbezone.org/careers" target="_blank . *This position is grant-funded. " />

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Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher (SY 24-25)

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Primary Location Navarre Middle School

Salary Range $46,000 / Per Year

Shift Type Full-Time

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