High School English Teacher

We are in need of a Qualified English teacher for high school. The start date would be July 29th. Certification preferred not required

English Teacher Requirements:

• Valid and current Arizona teaching certification and driver’s license (or ability to obtain prior to start of school)
• Deep understanding of high school ELA concepts instructional methodology
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in planning and implementing investigations in other academic areas as needed
• Competence with students and curriculum at the 9-12 grade levels
• Interest in integrating literacy instruction to support subject area inquiry
• Willingness to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations in a fully inclusive setting
• Collaborate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of “intensives” (ten-day courses offered at the end of academic semesters)
• Arrange and facilitate well-planned fieldwork experiences to support expeditions

Preferred Attributes:

• Teaching experience at the high school level in an EL or similar program
• Experience integrating literacy instruction to support students’ writing about math understanding
• Experience pulling in outside experts in a particular field to support particular studies
• Experience using fieldwork to support the content curriculum
• Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, or related safety training for field settings
• Experience integrating the use of technology into the teaching of ELA
• Masters Degree Preferred

Correlating Job Responsibilities:

• Work with school leadership to revise calendars and schedules as needed
• Utilize alternative assessment methods and grading systems
• Actively participate and support all IEP and 504 plans as developed
• Conduct 45 day screenings on new students and participate in student study teams to address concerns through-out the year as scheduled
• Establish effective structures for classroom management and progress reporting for your classroom, that align with the Discovery Program and reporting systems. (grading and recording)
• Flexibility to adapt to change and transition as educational opportunities present themselves
• Willingness to operate a vehicle for student transportation (van or small bus)
• Backcountry travel with leave-no-trace emphasis or willingness to participate and instruct
• Periodic overnight travel-with a variety of lodging/sleeping conditions
• Plan to deliver two Intensive courses per school year
• Utilize provided record keeping software to record grades and attendance; update these records daily, weekly or as directed during training sessions