Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Mid-Pacific is seeking a dedicated High School Language Arts and English Language Development (ELD) Teacher to teach a range of courses including multiple levels of Language Arts and ELD courses. This position requires expertise in both Language Arts instruction and ELD strategies, ensuring that all students—whether in mainstream English courses or English language development—receive high-quality, engaging instruction that fosters critical thinking, communication, and deeper learning.

The faculty member in this role will design an instructional environment that encourages learning and motivates students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to build a strong foundation for post-secondary education and career opportunities. The teacher will utilize differentiated strategies to support a wide range of learners, from students in rigorous Language Arts courses (including potential IB English Literature, Higher Level) to multilingual learners acquiring academic English proficiency.

Essential to this role is the ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, administrators, and community members to support each student's growth. The teacher will actively contribute to Mid-Pacific’s deeper learning framework, integrating inquiry-driven, real-world learning experiences that empower students to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage meaningfully in their education.

This position reports to the Middle & High School Assistant Principal for Academics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teach multiple levels of high school Language Arts, and ELD courses including English 9/10 and ELD Reading and Writing, incorporating research-based literacy practices and engaging instructional strategies.
• Support a range of student abilities, including advanced learners and multilingual students acquiring academic English.
• Design learning experiences that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity, in alignment with Mid-Pacific’s commitment to deeper learning.
• Implement differentiated instruction and scaffolding techniques to support language development and literacy skills for students at all proficiency levels.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and measure student progress effectively.
• Establish a student-centered classroom culture that promotes inclusivity, engagement, and a sense of belonging.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
• Participate in school-wide professional learning and collaborative curriculum development to enhance instruction and student success.
• Maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with students and families, and contribute to the broader school community and its initiatives.

About Mid-Pacific Institute

At Mid-Pacific, we see children with original ideas and perspectives, with dreams, aspirations, emotions, and insights. We see students who celebrate these many characteristics and interests... and define who they are and how they learn. Faculty, administration, and staff are key components in this equation. Our employees are one of our greatest strengths. Our goal is to recruit and retain the most qualified individuals based on how their experience and skills mesh with the school's mission and vision. Mid-Pacific employees are progressive, innovative and always place student needs first. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Mid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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