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Grade 6 ELA Teacher
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$76,262 / year median in Massachusetts
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Position open: ELA Grade 6 TeacherThe Orange Elementary Schools are seeking a ELA Grade 6 Teacher. Classroom TeacherCurriculum and PlanningDemonstrates a depth of content knowledge and understanding.
Develops lesson plans that are age and developmentally appropriate.
Designs lessons that accommodate multiple learning styles.
Activates and builds upon students prior skills, interests and knowledge.
Aligns lesson objectives with school and state standards.
Adapts curriculum in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.
The Classroom EnvironmentsInteracts respectfully with all students.
Conveys enthusiasm for subject matter.
Holds all students accountable to high expectations for achievement and growth.
Promotes and manages collaborative learning.
Establishes effective classroom routines and procedures.
Organizes the physical environment to maximize student learning.
InstructionCommunicates clear directions and procedures.
Identifies and communicates learning objectives for skills and content.
Allocates and manages instructional time effectively.
Facilities smooth and efficient transitions and maximizes instructional time.
Incorporates questioning strategies to improve student thinking and learning.
Facilitates engaging and inclusive classroom discussion.
Varies instruction to accommodate different learning styles.
Executes departmental/subject area expectations into instruction.
Designs, selects and incorporates materials and resources that stimulate student learning.
Adapts instruction in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.
AssessmentAligns assessments with instructional goals.
Designs assessments around clear criteria or standards.
Provides ongoing, timely and useful feedback to students.
Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies.
Uses assessment data to inform and improve curriculum and instruction.
Adapts assessments in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.
Professional ResponsibilitiesMaintains accurate and up-to-date records.
Communicates frequently and professionally with parents.
Maintains respectful, collegial and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
Supports the extracurricular life of the school.
Seeks and participates in collaborative inquiry as professional development.
Adheres to and upholds school rules and procedures.
Reflects positively on the Orange Elementary community.
Fulfills basic professional responsibilities.
Contributes positively to the professional culture of the school.
Licensure:
Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure RequiredSalary:
$46,486 - $100,775 depending on experience and credits/degrees
Benefits
- Professional Development