Middle School ELA Teacher

About the Role

Louisiana Key Academy, a Baton Rouge charter school for dyslexic students, seeks a highly motivated middle school teacher to train in project-based and evidence-based practices for teaching dyslexic children.

Responsibilities

• Bring subjects to life through projects, hands-on learning, demonstrations, and critical thinking activities
• Participate in highly collaborative lesson planning and teaching situations
• Implement feedback regarding instructional practices

Requirements

• Evidence of a growth mindset for student potential and academic growth
• A strong desire to receive rigorous, ongoing professional training to deeply understand dyslexia and its effect on academic life
• An open-minded attitude toward academic instruction, including a willingness to “work outside the box” of traditional instructional methods
• Willingness to receive and implement feedback regarding instructional practices
• Evidence of strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Evidence of individualized, interactive teaching philosophy