Commonwealth Academy is seeking a dynamic and experienced Upper School English/Language Arts teacher. The ideal candidate will be an English/Language Arts educator with a passion for engaging high school students in analyzing texts and developing their writing skills. This position requires the ability to differentiate English instruction, remain up-to-date on instructional practices, and support student success.

Key Responsibilities

Teach a combination of Upper School English and Writing classes.

Facilitate Advisory and Academic Support blocks for students.

Utilize appropriate teaching methods, materials, assistive technologies, and other resources to facilitate learning.

Establish and reinforce clear expectations, goals, and routines that align with Commonwealth Academy’s mission.

Differentiate instruction based on students' Student Action Plans (SAP), using data to inform instructional decisions and ensure individual progress.

Analyze student data and implement strategies to enable each student to access the curriculum and meet their academic and social goals.

Develop and utilize classroom materials, including lesson plans and curriculum maps designed to meet content standards.

Design, implement, and administer course assessments to track progress and address areas of misunderstanding.

Communicate regularly with families regarding student performance, including assignment completion (or non-completion) and “Incomplete” grades on report cards.

Meet school expectations for posting homework, inputting grades, sending weekly grade reports, and maintaining necessary class files and links in the student information system (SIS).

Participate in faculty professional development activities and other professional meetings.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Previous teaching experience at the upper school level is preferred.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the nature and needs of students with learning differences.

Must demonstrate knowledge of current instructional and behavior management techniques and display content area expertise.

Able to adapt daily routines to meet the changing needs of students.

Excellent communication skills with students, families, and colleagues.

Passion for education and supporting the development of young learners.

About Commonwealth Academy

Commonwealth Academy is a leader in differentiated instruction for students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and mild learning differences. We also offer an unparalleled program for twice-exceptional students. We bring equal parts expertise and compassion to the work we do. With an emphasis on college prep, Commonwealth Academy empowers students to fully explore their intellectual passions and potential while fostering the growth that enables them to excel now and in the future. Our tight-knit community allows for the types of learning environments, relationships, and opportunities where kids are seen and supported for who they are and able to become their very best selves. We see the value, spark, and promise in every young person we have the pleasure to know. Commonwealth Academy offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes: health/dental, long-term and short-term disability, 403b plan, tuition remission, and professional development reimbursement. Commonwealth Academy recognizes and values the wide range of voices and perspectives in all spheres of the academic enterprise. Through this exchange of views and experiences, our students gain the skills..., knowledge, and attitude that will prepare them to be leaders in an increasingly multicultural world. The school honors its commitment to inclusion through admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, and curriculum. The Board, administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students are committed to a positive, pluralistic environment where the academic and social well-being of all students is affirmed and assured, as well as to policies that promote inclusiveness, social justice, and respect for all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, and gender identity/expression.

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