ELA Instructional Teacher

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Swartz Creek Community School District seeks an experienced ELA teacher who is certified to teach in Michigan (BX 6-12) and highly qualified to provide targeted Tier 2 small-group instruction. The role emphasizes reading and writing instruction, data-driven planning, and collaboration with colleagues.

The ideal candidate will deliver explicit lessons, monitor progress, and participate in district-wide instructional initiatives, with a focus on student engagement and parent communication.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be highly qualified for Michigan teaching certification in ELA (BX 6-12).
• Candidate should demonstrate ability to deliver Tier 2 targeted small-group ELA instruction.
• Experience using diagnostic and progress monitoring data to inform instruction.
• READ 180 training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver explicit ELA lessons aligned to core instruction.
• Use diagnostic and progress monitoring data to identify student needs.
• Group students for targeted small-group instruction and adjust interventions.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff to align interventions with goals.
• Participate in staff development and building-wide instructional improvements.

Skills

ELA instruction

Data-driven instruction

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Michigan teaching certification for ELA (BX 6-12)

Tools

READ 180

Job description

Direct Supervisor: Building Principal

Benefits

• Eligible for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance upon hire.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
• Must be highly qualified and certified to teach in the State of Michigan and possess the necessary educational background and the Michigan teacher certification in ELA (BX 6-12);
• Possess the skills to prove targeted Tier 2, supplemental small-group ELA instruction to students who need more support than core instruction offers. Key responsibilities include delivering explicit lessons in reading and writing, using diagnostic and progress monitoring data to identify needs and group students, and collaborating with classroom teachers and other staff to align interventions with classroom goals.
• Training in READ 180 a plus;
• Must possess the ability to deliver effective classroom instruction and management;
• Must possess a strong desire to work with students and their parents;
• Must possess a willingness to participate in a variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities including staff and curriculum development;
• Must possess a willingness to work as part of a building team for the improvement of instruction;
• Must possess a willingness to adapt to continuous change;
• Must possess excellent communication skills when engaging with students, parents, and colleagues;
• Must possess a demonstrated mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the requirements of the position.

PREFERRED

• Certification in 6-12 subject areas.

FLSA Status: Exempt

FLSA Status: Exempt

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Swartz Creek Community School District that no person shall be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, or any disability that does not impair the individual's ability to perform adequately.