Virtual Middle School English Teacher

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Virtual Middle School English Teachers for the Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana who are dedicated to providing a superior education for all students for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year! We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

With a network of 50 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset.

**Indiana residency and teaching certification required**

Responsibilities:

• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in English for middle school grades
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Deliver highly effective daily lessons based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices
• Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond
• Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings

Qualifications:

• Preferred two years' experience teaching
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Ability to properly manage confidential information
• Current state teaching license in appropriate content area
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.