Premier High School - ELA Teacher

Premier High School of Cleveland, OH

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 53,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Premier High School Cleveland is seeking an experienced, inspiring ELA Lead Teacher for grades 9–12 in Ohio. You will deliver rigorous English instruction, align curriculum with Ohio standards, and collaborate with fellow teachers to drive student achievement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in English or Secondary Education, an active Ohio Professional Educator License with Integrated Language Arts endorsement, and strong data-driven instruction focus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English or Secondary Education.
Valid Ohio Professional Educator License for Secondary Education (Grades 7–12) with Integrated Language Arts endorsement.
Must pass Ohio BCI and FBI background checks.

Responsibilities

Deliver rigorous ELA instruction aligning with Ohio standards.
Collaborate with lead teachers and faculty through observations & PD.
Analyze OST data to drive targeted reading/writing interventions.
Administer and monitor diagnostics; inform parents of progress.

Skills

Student interaction

Computer literacy

Organization & communication

Curriculum implementation

Student data interpretation

Policy comprehension

Flexibility

Goal setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or Secondary Education

Ohio Professional Educator License (Secondary Education)

Integrated Language Arts endorsement

Background checks (BCI & FBI)

Job description

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Premier High School - ELA Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893527

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary:

Premier High School Cleveland is seeking an experienced, inspiring, and collaborative educator to join our faculty as a High School English Language Arts (ELA) Lead Teacher in Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction: Deliver rigorous ELA instruction that builds critical thinking, advanced composition, and literary analysis skills. Teaching experience in a Public School (3+ years preferred).
Curriculum Alignment: Deliver, remediate, and align the 9–12 curriculum with Ohio's Learning Standards for English Language Arts.
Collaborate with fellow lead teachers/faculty through classroom observations, co-planning sessions, and professional development.
Data-Driven Growth: Analyze student assessment trends from Ohio State Tests (OST) to lead targeted reading and writing intervention strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in English or Secondary Education.
Licensure: Valid, active Ohio Professional Educator License for Secondary Education (Grades 7–12) with an Integrated Language Arts endorsement.
Clearances: Must pass Ohio BCI and FBI criminal background checks required for state school employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Ability and patience to work interactively with students
Computer literate.
Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Able to learn and implement teaching curriculum programs and instruct students on utilization.
Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of students, parents, co-workers, and the Campus Director.
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessment scoring, and grade point average.
Flexibility with changes, etc.
Must have a clear understanding of goal setting for students and the individualized

approach.

Must have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of students, their parents, the community, peers, administrative staff, Campus Directors, Superintendents, and corporate staff.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsible for the Instructional and Program Management for all students assigned, including but not limited to classroom instruction, after-school, and Saturday tutorials.
Administer and monitor Diagnostic Tests to determine a student’s performance level.
Instruct and motivate students in all course studies.
Assign lessons and correct homework promptly.
Administer tests to evaluate students’ progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
Maintain discipline in the classroom.
Maintain a classroom that is conducive to the learning environment, safe, vivaciously engaging to the student, that promotes academic excellence and moral character.
Set a good housekeeping example in the classroom and encourage students to follow this example.
Communicate with parents and schedule periodic meetings, before or after school, to discuss student progress and problems.
Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Inspire students with consistency, care, and interest to build self-esteem and promote continued success.
Praise students' achievements, compliment their performance, and encourage them to build long-lasting character.Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student learning experience.
Prepare classroom instructions to promote student success on state assessment exams.
Work closely with the special education teacher to ensure modifications are being implemented for special education students.
Perform related duties such as assisting and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems.

NOTE: After normal business hours may include, but is not limited to, Saturday Mandatory State Tutorials.

Other Responsibilities and Duties

Master the Premier High School Curriculum System to assist the students in mastering Premier Model expectations.
Read and comply with the ResponsiveEd Procedures Manual, Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and Employee Handbook.
Perform special projects during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used

All equipment required to perform job duties and tasks previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary: $48,000 to $48,000 420 – General Fund

Equal Opportunity Employer

ResponsiveEd is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, ResponsiveEd prohibits retaliation against any employee who makes a claim alleging to have experienced discrimination, or any employee who, in good faith, makes a report, serves as a witness, or otherwise participates in an investigation.

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