English Teacher

About the Role

Southwest Leadership Academy is a school students can call "home": a school where a rigorous, relevant curriculum and a relational instruction approach are essential to high academic achievement. Students will experience success, complete their high school studies and launch into the 21st century world of higher education and employment.

What You Will Do

The Teacher is a member of the Education Department. Primarily responsible for implementing and adhering to the principles of Positive Operational Culture and providing instructional services to students. Works collaboratively with staff in a supportive fashion emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff and program. Teachers report to the Vice Principals and/or Principal.

Qualifications

• Possesses a current and valid State teaching credential in English, Math, Science and/or Special Education.
• Have related experience working with at-risk youth
• Have three or more years of successful classroom teaching

Knowledge

• Instructional strategies and how they can be employed to deliver curriculum and assess student learning.
• Various methodologies and research related to learning and working with at-risk, high school aged youth.
• Effective classroom management techniques and behavioral management styles that result in understanding of how to manage and teach to various learning styles.
• Effective communication techniques that enable positive and productive collaboration with site staff.
• Technology and how it can be used as an educational tool.

Skills & Abilities

• Establish a teaching rapport with students which results in student achievement in all program areas.
• Diagnose, prescribe and evaluate student progress on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver a consistent curriculum and implement a team approach to working with students.
• Confront inappropriate behavior appropriately and take the necessary action as outlined in the program procedures.
• Accept additional tasks as assigned including flexible work schedule and extracurricular assignments.
• Be able to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary Position
• Paid Summers! 2026-2027 10-month contract
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Company-Paid Life Insurance within 90 days
• 401(k) with up to a 6% company match after one year
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing immediately
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

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