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[https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdYtmkKaHhXkMpLqnxxyohXWVDfDfwaFPvX5wJC0xxKUsUyaPqWMY3dZpUB0S4Loc0eM64yK1GRMQeGP8QXNNwLAnYacHQ4JIvXT4HOgvuTzf3unLGA5wW0YMJt_rI6uATthmNPSo3ju5SA9STRWyw?key=J1Pi2x3RvgC7FVe9yP6vknkh] Upper School English Language Arts Teacher Organization: Groves Learning Organization Location: St. Louis Park, MN Position: Upper School English Language Arts Teacher Annual Salary: $40k-75k Benefits: 403b, Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), Personal Days, Medical, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Long Term Disability, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Basic Life Insurance. SUMMARY We are excited to tell you more about this unique opportunity! Groves Academy is a non-profit organization that transforms lives through education. We have expertise in literacy, dyslexia, study skills, and teaching the process of learning. Teachers are supported by Groves Academy&#8217;s collaborative teaching style, small class sizes of 6-12 students, ongoing professional development, and rich, evidence-based curriculum. Groves Academy seeks a passionate, experienced, and team-oriented teacher to join us in the school&#8217;s mission to build confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning experiences. The Upper School English Language Arts teacher plans, organizes, and implements appropriate instructional programs in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. ABOUT GROVES LEARNING ORGANIZATION Groves Learning Organization (GLO) is a nonprofit educational ecosystem that empowers each and every unique learner to discover their brilliance. GLO is a beacon of learning, illuminating the path to literacy for all students. We have a rich history of supporting bright students who struggle with learning disabilities and attention disorders, as well as promoting evidence-based literacy instruction for all. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: * Teaching a range of literary genres and modes of writing in thematically organized units tied together with guiding essential questions. * Planning and preparing learning activities for a balanced program of instruction and demonstration. * Providing an engaging environment and classroom culture for students to help them learn more effectively. * Developing learning strategies to support a range of students to achieve success. * Designing, adapting, and differentiating instruction to meet the student&#8217;s learning needs and interests. * Encouraging students' creative expression, incorporating student interests and passions, and developing critical thinking. * Implementing key components of a Groves Academy education, such as relationship development with students, knowledge of the student learning profiles, evidence-based decision-making, and differentiation. * Collaborating with team members, including teachers, advisors, Division Directors, the Upper School Counselor, parents, and School Administration to develop individualized student intervention plans. * Communicating with parents regularly by email or phone, conferences, and progress report writing. * Maintaining Google Classroom and updating the Alma gradebook weekly. * Upholding the Characteristics of Teacher Excellence at Groves Academy. * Participating in professional development. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and parents by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. * Attends annual training sessions as required. * Serves as an advisor to the US community * Performs miscellaneous projects and completes various tasks as requested by Division Directors (school events, field trips, study hall coverage) EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED: * BA/BS degree in English Education * One or more years of teaching in an educational institution * Experience teaching ELA in a high school setting * Experience working with students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and attention disorders PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Ability to be adaptable to changing circumstances * Creativity and the ability to generate new ideas from a unique perspective * Knowledge of and sensitivity to the special needs of students. * Able to treat each student with respect, fairness, flexibility, and in a professional manner. * Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors. * Able to use appropriate technology, including MS Office software (Word and Excel), Internet, communication systems, online grading systems, and assistive technology. * Able to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when teaching new things. * Able to clearly and effectively communicate information and ideas in writing, verbally, and through the use of technology. * Able to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words, written material, multimedia, and audiovisual sources. * Understand and maintain the confidential nature of student, organization, and employee information, including HIPAA regulations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB Incumbent must be able to: * Hear, speak, and effectively communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization. * Sit at a desk for extended periods and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer. * Stand or sit for extended periods and perform long hours of work teaching in the classroom. * Apply manual dexterity and visual acuity for computer keyboarding and office equipment use, and to review detailed reports and information. * Move around the school, office area, playground, and field trip locations repeatedly throughout the day. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Staff members must be able to use computers, telephones, photocopiers, scanners, Smart Boards, adaptive equipment, and related office and educational equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment is usually indoors; however, there is exposure to inclement weather when outdoors on school grounds or accompanying students on field trips. This job description does not necessarily list all the functions or accountabilities of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job descriptions at any time. HOW TO APPLY Please apply at https://www.groveslearning.org/careers/current-openings/<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.groveslearning.org%2Fcareers%2Fcurrent-openings%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C31a79904e6954cba356a08dd89a851dc%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638818078221694238%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kDFO9SIJePP1aEd7kjEa1pcj3cXiYkev%2BFKet5Wl8ro%3D&reserved=0>