Teacher - RTI ELA

The Leona Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leona Group in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a full-time educator to provide high-quality instruction and support student growth. The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues and families to meet educational goals and implement effective curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have experience in creating a learning-friendly environment, developing lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, and working with special education staff. If you are passionate about fostering academic success in a diverse classroom, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Experience in developing and implementing lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Strong skills in collaboration with special education and instructional staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction to students.
• Create a conducive learning environment and enforce behavior rules.
• Collaborate with special education staff for inclusive teaching.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Collaboration

Special Education

Education

Teaching Certificate

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Provide high-quality instruction to students and work collaboratively with the school leader, colleagues, students, parents and the board to accomplish or surpass the academy's articulated educational goals. Work as a collaborative team member to implement the academy curriculum and accomplish short- and long-term academic goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; enforce the academy's student discipline code; collaborate in the implementation of initiatives such as school-wide behavior management systems.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs and goals of students; establish clear objectives for all lessons and units; ensure that lessons— as planned, delivered, and assessed—are aligned with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
• Develop lesson plans and submit them for review and feedback as scheduled; work cooperatively with the academy's instructional coach to learn from feedback and improve the quality of instruction. Participate in ongoing analysis and planning to ensure that the school's curriculum remains aligned to state standards.
• Collaborate with special education staff to implement, to the greatest extent possible, an inclusive approach to students with special needs. Remain aware of student needs; participate in child study teams or individualized education planning; implement accommodations and modifications as indicated in student IEP's; seek advice and counsel from student support services areas when needed to ensure that all students are fully served.
• Collaborate with other staff, as necessary, to implement grant-funded programming to accelerate learning for students with a variety of needs including special education, at-risk, limited English proficient students and others, to bring them to grade level.