Middle School Teacher *POOL* : Stroh Campus: 2026/2027 SY

About the role

Leman Classical Middle School Teacher *POOL*: Stroh Campus: 2026/2027 SY. A pool requisition is an ongoing job posting.

Responsibilities

• Instruct scholars using the classical model of learning combined with data-driven decision-making.
• Create daily lesson plans and participate in ongoing professional training sessions.
• Meet with Administration and the Professional Development team for instructional planning based on assessment data.
• Work with grade-level teams of teachers to collaboratively plan and form common unit assessments.
• Observe and evaluate scholars' academic performance, behavior, and social development.
• Prepare materials and instructional resources for use in the classroom and class activities based on the classical model.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet scholars' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct scholar activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, questions, and work time.
• Work with Special Education Instructor to help special needs scholars learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development.
• Provide disabled scholars with assistive devices, supportive technology, and daily living skills.
• Prepare and plan for use of ELL strategies to be used in an integrated grouped classroom under the guidance of Principal and Administration.
• Prepare and develop curriculum maps under guidance of Administration.
• Establish clear objectives and identify standards to be taught for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Assign and grade classwork and homework; implement and maintain scholar data books.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Prepare (in grade-level teams), administer, and analyze (in grade-level teams) scholar proficiency on common unit assessments in order to monitor scholar progress and scholar achievement.
• Prepare, administer, and analyze formative assessments and assignments in order to monitor scholar progress and achievement.
• Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators in order to resolve scholars' behavioral and academic problems.
• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their child's academic progress and behavior.
• Maintain accurate and complete scholar records as required by the school and laws.
• Prepare scholars for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel scholars with social adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Prepare and implement interventions for scholars requiring extra help.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and/or requirements of state and school.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing scholars.
• Collaborate with other grade level faculty members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual scholar’s needs and progress.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare for assigned classes and submit weekly lesson plans.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
• Prepare reports on scholars and activities as required by administration.
• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games (when appropriate), arts and crafts, music, narration and storytelling.
• Attend professional development meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional skills and competence.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide scholars in learning from those activities.
• Organize and label materials, and display a rotation of scholars' work.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results with Administration to determine scholar strengths and areas of need.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, scholar organizations, and academic contests.
• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA.
• Work Habits and Attitudes: Self-starter with an ownership attitude, demonstrates a strong sense of drive to meet goals, shows initiative and resourcefulness, performs accurate work in a timely manner, meets deadlines and sets priorities, demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, works well with minimum supervision, is dependable and accepts responsibility, shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others, accepts direction and constructive criticism, cooperates with fellow workers and other departments, follows school policies and safety rules, demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis, embraces collaboration with other professionals, excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and passing scores on the appropriate Colorado Educator Proficiency Assessments -or- a Colorado Teaching Certificate.
• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards (2020 Colorado Academic Standards) -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Mathematical concepts and experience with Saxon Math programs.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/Assessment Technology Incorporated (ATI) -OR- a willingness to effectively understand the MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/ATI.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Saxon Math program -OR- a willingness to gain a greater understanding of this unique approach to teaching math concepts and skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Institute for Excellence in Writing/Fix-It Grammar in grades 4-8, and Memoria First Start Reading and/or Memoria Spelling/Phonics in Grades K-3 -OR- a willingness to learn this highly structured, teacher-scholar interactive approach to learning grammar and compositions.
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.
• Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum development.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Data-Driven Instruction model - OR- a willingness to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and assessment decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build relationships.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.