Middle School ELA Teacher (FT)

Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy exists to transform Maryvale by improving low-income west Phoenix students’ opportunities for advancement in the new, global, technological economy by providing needed preparation for the academic rigors of college graduation leading to career success.
Benefits: We believe that teachers are at the heart of carrying out the mission of Western and we have sought and will continue to seek to add to the list of benefits offered to our teachers.
Starting teacher salary for teachers of $52,000–$67,000.
Free employee medical insurance.
* Free employee dental insurance.
* Free employee vision insurance.
* Free mental health supports dental.
Qualification for 3% employer-match safe harbor 401(k).
Bonuses awarded yearly based on performance and longevity.
$500 toward personalized professional development.
School Laptop.
All supplies and materials for your classroom will be provided by Western.
Teachers are not expected to pay out of pocket for any needed items.
*50% of dependent medical, dental, and vision monthly premiums covered.
What do we look for in a Teacher? Western teachers drive our curriculum and instruction.
We are looking for teachers who are capable of: Engaging 100% of students in their lesson.
Developing lesson plans that incorporate our Core Value of Relevance.
Using data to make informed instructional decisions not only at the end of a lesson, but mid-lesson as well.
Incorporating strategies to ensure all students succeed in meeting the lesson objective.
Offering rigorous learning experiences where students are doing the majority of the thinking.
Using technology to improve instructional outcomes.
Engaging in weekly coaching sessions to improve their craft.
Innovating and creating STEM- based learning experiences for students.
Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in education or a comparable field.
Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken).
Passion for working with families living in low-income urban Phoenix communities.
Preferred: Bilingual: Spanish/English.
Optional: Arizona Highly Qualified status (college degree, passed ADE-approved reading test).
Optional: Master’s Degree, AZ Teaching Certification.
General Statement of Responsibilities: The Middle School ELA Teacher actively instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families and helps prepare students for standardized tests.
Responsibilities and Duties: Plan, develop and execute lesson plans.
Adapt teaching for individual students, small groups, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students.
Evaluate the academic and social growth of students.
Evaluate student progress and the ability to meet courses standards in ELA.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Maintain professional competence through in -service training and education activities provided by WSST and/or in self-selected professional development opportunities.
Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the tasks, duties, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by employees in this role.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Able to communicate effectively with students, staff and families.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical & Work Environment: The employee regularly works indoors.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee may be exposed to machinery, potential physical harm, all outdoor weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.
Physical Demands: Stand for long periods of time (frequently) Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble small objects.
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
Use abdominal and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
Terms of Employment: Exempt status.
Sick/Personal & Vacation Leave.
Benefits per Board Policy.
Veterans and Teach for America alum are encouraged to apply.
Western: CFA is an equal opportunity employer.