ELA Teacher (9-12) - Trauma-Informed Place-Based Learning

New Haven Ecology Project Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Common Ground High School seeks an English teacher to lead ELA instruction for grades 9-12. You will develop materials, create lessons for diverse learners, and collaborate with a dedicated faculty and special education team.

You will analyze student performance data, maintain records, and engage families in their students’ progress while supporting Common Ground’s justice-centered, place-based education model.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and sustaining relationships with community partners.
• Experience in trauma-informed work, restorative justice, social emotional learning/literacy.
• Background in experiential, place-based, and/or project-based learning.
• Experience working with Google applications, online course management platforms, and other online learning tools.
• Prior experience working with ELL students.
• Ability to analyze student data to make informed recommendations for literacy instruction.
• Demonstrated success of managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment.
• Prior experience and positive record of collaborating with school staff.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed instruction and possesses a belief that all students can learn and be successful.
• A passion for our social justice mission and commitment to equitable and sustainable change.

Responsibilities

• Teach ELA elective courses for grades 9-12.
• Act as a strong team member for Common Ground’s small, dedicated, creative faculty; teaching an elective or supporting instruction in another Common Ground course for one period a day.
• Develop materials and lesson plans to teach students with varied instructional needs.
• Work collaboratively with department colleagues and members of the special education team.
• Actively review student performance data and
• Prepare and maintain all records and reports
• Promote the engagement of families in their student’s educational progress.

Job description

Common Ground High School seeks an English teacher to lead ELA instruction for grades 9-12. You will develop materials, create lessons for diverse learners, and collaborate with a dedicated faculty and special education team.

You will analyze student performance data, maintain records, and engage families in their students’ progress while supporting Common Ground’s justice-centered, place-based education model.