High School English Teacher

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and use Tier 1 curriculum and assessments
• Create and execute Weekly and Daily lesson plans
• Create and execute Labs, Projects, and other hands-on learning experiences
• Implement instructional best practices for students with academic skill gaps and struggles
• Collaborate and/or co-teach with special education teachers and other staff
• Develop differentiated assignments and assessments
• Build and leverage transformative relationships for student growth
• Conduct structured meetings with students to review their progress and develop plans for success
• Create a trauma-informed classroom culture
• Plan and conduct weekly community building activities for each class
• Plan student expeditions and experiences to develop social skills and expose students to a variety of opportunities
• Practice restorative approaches and collaborative problem-solving to teach students how to improve their behavior and communication
• Coordinate with counselors, special education teachers, administrators, and others to ensure each student receives appropriate interventions and supports
• Audit and monitor student progress on an individual and course level
• Develop rigorous, authentic assessments to accurately gauge student understanding and mastery
• Analyze a variety of data to assess student's strengths, gaps, and growth areas
• Use this information to adjust course curriculum and delivery and individualize approaches and supports
• Continuously develop your own craft
• Set goals for student performance and professional growth
• Reflect on your own work and monitor progress toward goals
• Seek, give, and use feedback
• Contribute positively to the school’s collegial community
• Participate in all scheduled professional development activities and seek out additional opportunities
• Involvement in the continual development and improvement of the school’s curriculum, culture, and program

Position Requirements

• 3+ years teaching at-risk students with a demonstrated record of raising student achievement
• A BA or BS required; Louisiana Teacher Certification preferred
• Degree in and/or extensive knowledge of content area
• Specialized interest and skills in working with students with learning and emotional difficulties
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills
• Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving
• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team
• Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth