Middle School ELA Teacher

The Middle School ELA Teacher will supervise assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. They will adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. This position maintains positive inter-personal relationships with students, parents, peers, and community members and provides the best possible opportunities for student development and growth, both educationally and personally.

 

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Middle School Principal, Middle School Assistant Principals

Direct Reports: This is a non-supervisory position.

 

 

Compensation:

This is a full-time, 10-month position. Salaries start at $58,710 and go up based on education and years of licensed experience. Click here to see the Teacher Salary Schedule, which can also be found on the school’s website under ‘Financial Transparency.’ See a detailed outline of benefits and additional compensation at the bottom of the job description.

 

Essential Functions:

Classroom Environment:

• Deliver high-quality instruction in conjunction with partner teachers.
• Encourage collaboration, communication, and respect among students.
• Maintain high standards for academic excellence.
• Post daily lesson objectives that can be articulated by the students.
• Provide well-paced instructional flow to fully utilize time allotted and maintain student engagement.
• Utilize The PBIS Model for: Relationship Building, Respect, and Responsibility; to foster a positive classroom environment.

 

Collaboration:

• Actively participate in professional development provided by Pinnacle.
• Communicate and foster positive relationships with students, parents, and families.
• Contribute to our Professional Learning Community (PLC).
• Participate in activities, intervention discussions, and team meetings to ensure student success and to promote innovation.
• Work with the ELD team and teachers in individualizing and implementing the curriculum.
• Work with partner teachers to co-plan with and co-teach students. 
• Work with Principal and teachers in establishing annual student achievement targets.

 

Curriculum:

• Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Administer quarterly student assessments to identify at-risk, on grade level and gifted & talented students for intervention services.
• Analyze and interpret student data to provide targeted instruction.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identify and create written lesson plans based upon the essential Colorado Academic Standard for the given subject.

Additionally:

• Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Maintain and deepen current educational learning on an ongoing basis.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

General Abilities, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills:

• Must possess a valid Colorado Teaching License with endorsements for the levels and subject areas teaching; mastery of subject matter coupled with a passion to engage and motivate students.
• CLD Endorsement is recommended.
• Experience with second language learners.
• Strong knowledge of language arts content area, educational research, learning styles, and teaching methods related to secondary students.
• Comfortable embracing and using education-related technology.
• Excellent classroom management skills in both co-teaching and individual teaching models.
• Knowledge in the use of student performance data to drive instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. 
• Commitment to mission and vision of the school.
• Creative and flexible in time of change.
• Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally.
• Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.

 

Working Conditions:
Exposure/Noise Level: Occasional exposure to airborne particles, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions. Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level.
Mental Functions: Analyze, collaboration, communicate, compare, compilation of data, compute, coordinate, copy, direct, evaluate, instruct, interpersonal skills, present, report, synthesize.
Physical Activities: Office environment including computer interface. Bend, reach, sit, stand, stoop, talk, walk, and heavy person-to-person interaction with students, parents, peers, and community members.
Weight and Force Demands: Moderate physical activity (lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 25 pounds).
Other: May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions.
Note: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, during the 2020-2021 school year, school staff are critical employees and are expected to perform work on campus as required.

Why work for Pinnacle?
As a member of the Pinnacle PACK, you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse, and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging, friendly, open, and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced, growth-oriented, and supportive work environment while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle.

 

Additionally, we offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans (100% employer paid for the employee)!
• Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (click HERE to learn more)!
• PERA 401K, 403B, and Roth IRA retirement options!
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care!
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents!
• Short and Long Term Disability!
• AFLACl add-ons to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans!
• Employee Assistance Program with up to four free counseling sessions!

If you want to be part of a caring, supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK, apply now!

 

About Pinnacle:
Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 20 years. Authorized by the Colorado Charter School Institute, the Pinnacle is a Title I K-12 school supporting more than 2,000 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K-8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO. The high school is located at 8412 Huron Street, Thornton, CO. For more information visit https://www.pinnaclecharterschool.org/.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process.