English/Language Arts Teacher- Excel Center University Heights

Overview This position is located on the southeast side of Indianapolis. Salary range is $48-$59K and includes full benefits. Work days are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Mondays through Thursdays are instructional and Fridays are flexible/preparatory days each week. Responsibilities Designs and implements curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills. Builds lessons around student needs, including online learning tools and content. Identifies and tracks relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback. Builds solid relationships with students. Communicates student progress effectively with students and colleagues; partners with staff to ensure student success. Communicates strengths and areas for improvement frequently and uses restorative approaches to resolve conflict. Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals. Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals. Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc. Works with coaches and leadership staff to aid students\' progress toward graduation and postsecondary planning. Assists staff with professional development, training, and goal setting. Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students. Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts. Supports the school community by attending events and outreach opportunities. Performs other duties as needed as assigned by school leadership. Required Competencies Degree and Credential Requirements – Bachelor\'s degree in subject specialty and a current Indiana Teaching Certification in the subject specialty, or willingness to obtain an emergency teaching license. Instructional Strategies – Employs various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct and engage students, uses a wide range of teaching devices and methodologies appropriate to the class content and learners’ level, goals, and priorities to increase student achievement. Communication Skills – Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, and listening skills to understand needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world. Information Monitoring/Reporting – Collects and reviews information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals. Teamwork – Works well with others and contributes to a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership. Adaptability – Maintains effectiveness when priorities shift; adjusts while maintaining a positive learning environment. Preferred Requirements Industry Standards – Working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills. Teaching Expertise – Plans and delivers instruction and evaluation of student learning, ideally for high school-age students in nontraditional and/or adult education settings. Technical Knowledge – Working knowledge of G Suite, MS Office, and student information systems. Other Requirements Background Screening – All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check. Benefits Continuing education and leadership development and tuition reimbursement Comprehensive health plan Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays Life, dental and vision insurance Short- and long-term disability plans Parental and sabbatical leaves Preventive health and wellness program Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums Retirement plan with employer match or contribution into Teachers\' Retirement Fund for eligible employees Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana