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Democracy Prep Public Schools · 1 month ago

Middle School ELA Teacher (Immediate Hire)

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Democracy Prep Public Schools is committed to ensuring all scholars succeed in the college of their choice and lead a life of active citizenship. As a Middle School ELA Teacher, you will create a classroom culture that reflects high expectations and high support, fostering academic and personal growth for every scholar. The role requires engaging students with differentiated instruction and maintaining strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

Ensure Classroom Culture: Create and maintain a classroom atmosphere characterized by high expectations and high support

Create an Inclusive Environment: Engage in training, reflection, and dialogue around issues of race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion for staff and scholars

Curriculum Implementation: Plan and prepare for the effective implementation of a coherent, research-based curriculum

Data-Driven Instruction: Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practice

Build Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues through effective and frequent communication

Professional Growth: Continuously improve your practice through weekly coaching sessions, professional development, and collaborative, data-driven reflection with department and grade-level teams

Support Social-Emotional Well-Being: Cultivate the social-emotional growth of all scholars by building a positive classroom culture and leveraging strong partnerships with scholars, their families, and the scholar support team

Foster Active Citizenship: Engage students in age-appropriate conversations and activities about current events, participation in community service, and the celebration of culture, heritage, and identity

Whole-School Involvement: Participate in school-wide events and tasks, including transitions, family conferences, tutoring, and other activities as assigned by school leadership