7th Grade Language Arts Teacher Liberty Local Schools

Job Title:

• 7th Grade - ELA

Location:

• Liberty High School
  

Employment Type:

• Full-Time 180 Day Contract

Reports to:

• High School Principal
  

Date Closing:

• Until Filled

Liberty Local Schools Mission Statement:

• The Liberty Local School District partners with a diverse community to provide excellent educational programs to prepare future-ready students.

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a passionate and dedicated 7th-grade English Language Arts teacher to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will inspire and engage students in a positive learning environment fostering a love for ELA and critical thinking skills. This role involves creating lesson plans assessing student progress and collaborating with fellow educators to enhance our curriculum.
  

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction and Planning

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans that align with state standards and meet the developmental needs of students.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and promotes respect and cooperation.
• Assess and monitor student progress regularly providing timely feedback to students and parents.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues parents and the community to promote student success and well-being.
• Implement classroom management strategies to support a productive learning atmosphere.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational best practices.
• Foster a love of learning through creative teaching techniques and hands-on activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student attendance progress and assessment data records.

Student-Centered Environment

• Cultivate a safe nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
• Promote social-emotional development and positive behavior interventions.
• Monitor student progress and implement strategies to support diverse learners.

Family and Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with families and engage them in their childs education.
• Communicate effectively with families keeping them informed and involved in school activities.
• Partner with local organizations and community resources to support student and family needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Education or a related field.
• Valid teaching license or credential for the appropriate grade level/subject area.
• Experience in a classroom setting preferably in a middle/high school environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team and contribute to a positive school culture.
• Passion for education committed to developing student potential and encouraging lifelong learning.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of educational technology and the ability to integrate it into the classroom.
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction techniques to support diverse students.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand walk and engage with students and staff for extended periods.
• Capacity to respond to emergencies and manage student behavior in various situations.

Additional Information:

• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

Application Process:

• Individuals interested in the above position should submit the following:
  

1. A Liberty Local Schools application - available for download online at: letter of interest and resume with other information the applicant deems essential to:
   
   Natalie Wright BOE Administrative Assistant
   Board of Education Office
   4115 Shady Rd. Youngstown OH 44505
   
   
   

The Liberty Local School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with regard to its employment policies personnel practices or educational programs on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability sexual orientation or age. No question on the application is asked for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicants consideration for employment because of his or her race color religion national origin sex disability sexual orientation or age. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falsification under Section 2921.13 of the Revised Code which is a misdemeanor of the first-degree.