Dynamic Secondary ELA Teacher: Engage, Analyze, Grow

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 50,500 - 74,600; Full time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools is seeking a dedicated language arts educator to maintain organized, student-centered classrooms and deliver content-rich, standards-based lessons. You will meet individual needs using assessments and data, employing diverse instructional strategies aligned with current best practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate, with ESOL endorsement preferred, and demonstrates ongoing commitment to professional standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate (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.
• 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).
• Maintains a positive, safe learning environment.
• Uses a variety of data to inform instructional decisions.
• Communicates high expectations to all learners.
• Incorporates appropriate technology in instruction.
• Develops lesson plans with effective design and delivery.
• Models higher-order thinking, problem solving, and creativity.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Assessment data use

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college

Kansas Teacher’s Certificate

Credential file meets TPS standards

Student teaching experience

Ethical and professional standards compliance

Regular and predictable attendance

ESOL endorsement

Job description

Topeka Public Schools is seeking a dedicated language arts educator to maintain organized, student-centered classrooms and deliver content-rich, standards-based lessons. You will meet individual needs using assessments and data, employing diverse instructional strategies aligned with current best practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate, with ESOL endorsement preferred, and demonstrates ongoing commitment to professional standards and