Middle School ELA Teacher

Louisiana Key Academy; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Key Academy in Baton Rouge is seeking a highly motivated middle school teacher to train in project-based and evidence-based practices for teaching dyslexic students.

The ideal candidate will bring creativity, be open to non-traditional instruction, participate in collaborative planning, and embrace ongoing professional development to support students with dyslexia in a rigorous, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to bring subjects to life through projects and hands-on learning.
• Evidence of a growth mindset for student growth.
• Willingness to receive and implement feedback on instructional practices.
• Willingness to work outside the box of traditional instruction methods.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to participate in highly collaborative lesson planning and teaching.
• Evidence of an individualized, interactive teaching philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle school using project-based and evidence-based practices for dyslexic students.
• Collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning and instruction.
• Be open to and implement feedback to improve teaching practice.
• Demonstrate creativity and interactive, student-centered approaches in class.

Skills

Creativity

Growth mindset

Feedback receptiveness

Collaborative planning

Classroom management

Interactive teaching

Job description

Description

Louisiana Key Academy, a Baton Rouge charter school for dyslexic students, seeks highly motivated middle school teacher to train in project-based and evidence-based practices for teaching dyslexic children.

Requirements

• Ability to be creative and bring subjects to life through projects, hands on learning, demonstrations, and critical thinking activities


• Evidence of a growth mindset for student potential and academic growth


• A strong desire to receive rigorous, ongoing professional training to deeply understand dyslexia and the effect of dyslexia on academic life


• An open-minded attitude toward academic instruction, including a willingness to “work outside the box” of traditional instructional methods


• A willingness to receive and implement feedback regarding instructional practices


• Evidence of strong classroom management and organizational skills


• Willingness to participate in highly collaborative lesson planning and teaching situations


• Evidence of individualized, interactive teaching philosophy