Middle School ELA Teacher (SY 2026-27)

About the role

Hmong College Prep Academy is a Title I charter school serving students through a school-wide plan for instruction focusing on the needs of at-risk students. The Middle School ELA Teacher is responsible for instructing students in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with systems used by school and/or District
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education
• Support the Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school or program to which assigned
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary
• Use data such as screening, diagnostic information, progress monitoring, and daily work samples to adjust instruction and practice as well as target feedback
• Maintain accurate records including but not limited to attendance, grades, assessments and lesson plans via Schoology and/or PowerSchool
• Connect with families via phone calls, emails, conferences and school events
• Foster a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery
• Participate in professional development meetings/clusters providing student work when requested
• Implement new learning in the classroom following professional development
• Develop and work on new learning based on self-assessment, input from teacher leaders and director of teaching and learning
• Utilize student achievement data to address strengths and weaknesses of students and guide instructional decisions
• Engage in volunteer activities 3 times per year

Requirements

• Current MN teaching license in secondary education for grades 6-12 with the appropriate license
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Teaching Licensure or related field
• 3+ years of teaching experience
• Strong skills in classroom presentation and management
• Knowledge of instructional technologies
• Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and student learning
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts
• Ability to adapt Instructional routines, activities, and scaffolding to diverse student populations
• Ability to implement classroom activities that foster problem solving and critical thinking
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school goals and objectives
• Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement
• Ability to continuously strive and set goals for personal professional growth and development
• Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting
• Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children of diverse ethnic backgrounds in an urban school setting

Work Environment/Conditions

• Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment
• Position requires extensive interaction with children of all ages
• May occasionally be performed on field trips away from school
• May be exposed to loud and noisy locations
• Requires frequent keyboarding which calls for repetitive motion and rapid eye movements, frequent use of the telephone
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to push, reach, or bend
• May require weekend and/or evening work and some travel may be required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.