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High School ELA Teacher

Lansing School District

Lansing (MI)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 95,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing excellent education in a diverse community. As an ELA teacher, you will inspire students with world-class instruction and foster an inclusive classroom environment. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and engage with families, ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive. If you are passionate about education and committed to making a difference, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while contributing to a nurturing educational experience for all students.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education or ELA-related field required.
Experience working with middle and high school students preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide world-class instruction in ELA to middle and high school students.
Build relationships with students and parents for a welcoming learning environment.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Differentiated Instruction

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Secondary ELA Endorsement

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Lansing School District provided pay range

This range is provided by Lansing School District. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$46,942.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring new English language arts (ELA) teachers. This individual will ensure our students receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education or ELA-related field (i.e. English, Creative Writing, European Literature, etc.)
Previous experience working with middle school and high school students
Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a secondary ELA endorsement (i.e. BQ or BX preferred but possible to accept other subject specific endorsements depending on exact role)
Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
Training in CRPBIS and other related instructional methodologies

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrate passion for and expertise of reading, writing, speech and other secondary ELA content
Provide world-class instruction in ELA to middle and high school students
Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

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Seniority level
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Employment type
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