Middle School Grammar Composition Teacher
The successful candidate will have a 7-period day with five Grammar Composition classes, one study hall and one planning period.
Days worked: 191
Robust teacher development and training program.
Job Summary:
An English teacher at James Irwin Charter Middle School is a multi-faceted job: he or she is responsible for weekly lesson plans for the Literature and Grammar/Writing curricula, independently teaching several sections of classes, and assessing student growth and progress through a variety of standards in the areas of Core Knowledge, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing. The literature selection includes novels, plays, poetry, and nonfiction at all grade levels from the pre-approved curriculum list. The teacher is also required to keep regular contact with parents/guardians of students who are not mastering the material, and teachers are encouraged to support students individually as much as possible.
In the English department, teachers must assign and grade homework and update all grades in Infinite Campus by a set deadline each week. Teachers collaboratively create lesson plans weekly and post these plans for approval from the Lead Teacher. Teachers at JICMS also aim for being data-oriented and aware of student performance in general, especially on standardized tests, submitting weekly grade summaries to their Lead Teacher.
All JICMS teachers also share several extra responsibilities including monitoring car line, study halls, occasionally chaperoning school events, and proctoring study halls. These responsibilities will be assigned during pre-service training and maintained throughout the academic year.
This may be the career move you've been looking for if you:
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Are energetic, flexible, positive and solution-minded
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Don’t mind working hard for student success
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Love working with middle school age students
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Appreciate being coached for excellence in teaching
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Want to be part of one of the best faculties and work environments in the nation
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should:
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Have advanced knowledge and mastery of literary analysis and composition
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Be willing to demonstrate mastery by teaching a sample lesson
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Be familiar with and commit to using the Active Participation or Explicit Instruction methodology by Dr. Anita Archer
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Be willing to work with a team of faculty who provide consistent teaching methods and assessments throughout all classes at JICMS
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Integrate character into lessons as appropriate and always exhibit the highest character traits
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Be willing to accept and implement feedback on performance via teacher coaching, video recording, and informal and formal evaluations
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Be committed to always doing what is best for students
The successful candidate should also be prepared to:
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Maintain detailed, accurate, and up-to-date student records
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Actively monitor a study hall as assigned
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Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., traffic duty, after-school detention)
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Volunteer occasionally to chaperone student activities (e.g., dances, games)
The successful candidate should possess the following skills and abilities:
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Support James Irwin Charter Schools’ mission and vision
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Support and follow all JICS policies and procedures
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Be a self-advocating, quick learner
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Have excellent organizational and communication skills
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Build effective relationships with staff, students, and families
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Be proficient in Microsoft Office and general technology use
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Demonstrate strong time management and professionalism
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Maintain a calm, solution-oriented demeanor
Minimum Work Experience and Education:
JICMS follows the Colorado Department of Education requirements for hiring teachers of core subjects. Candidates must demonstrate subject matter competency through at least one of the following:
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Colorado teaching license; or
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Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or higher) in the subject area; or
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24 semester credit hours in the subject area; or
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Passing score on the Praxis exam in the subject area
Minimum Qualifications & Salary:
Bachelor’s degree preferred (reflected in $45,000–$55,000 range). Candidates who meet Colorado ESSA “In-Field” requirements without a bachelor’s degree may be considered starting at $35,000. To qualify as “In-Field,” candidates must meet one of the following in the subject area: endorsement, degree, 36 credit hours, or passing Praxis exam.
Selection Procedure:
Candidates selected to interview will be asked to teach a sample lesson to students, faculty, and/or administration.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
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401(k)
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Health insurance
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Health savings account
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Retirement plan
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Vision insurance
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Free, on-site (Astrozon campus) daycare — based on availability
Work Location: In person
Schedule: Monday to Friday
