Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher (2026-2027

Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher )

Pinnacle Charter School - Federal Heights, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job : 5198625

Final date to receive applications: Aug 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: May 29, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2025

Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

The Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher will supervise assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. They will adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. This position maintains positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, peers, and community members and provides the best possible opportunities for student development and growth, both educationally and personally.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Middle School Principal, Middle School Assistant Principals

Direct Reports: This is a non-supervisory position.

Final date to receive applications:

The Final date to receive applications for this posting has been extended to 8/11/2026.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, 10-month position. Salaries start at $59,593 and go up based on education and years of licensed experience.  to see the Teacher Salary Schedule, which can also be found on the school’s website under ‘Financial Transparency.’ See a detailed outline of benefits and additional compensation at the bottom of the job description.

Essential Functions:

• Deliver high-quality instruction in conjunction with partner teachers.
• Encourage collaboration, communication, and respect among students.
• Maintain high standards for academic excellence.
• Post daily lesson objectives that can be articulated by the students.
• Provide well-paced instructional flow to fully utilize time allotted and maintain student engagement.
• Utilize The PBIS Model for:
  Relationship Building, Respect, and Responsibility; to foster a positive classroom environment.

Collaboration:

• Actively participate in professional development provided by Pinnacle.
• Communicate and foster positive relationships with students, parents, and families.
• Contribute to our Professional Learning Community (PLC).
• Participate in activities, intervention discussions, and team meetings to ensure student success and to promote innovation.
• Work with the ELD team and teachers in individualizing and implementing the curriculum.
• Work with partner teachers to co-plan with and co-teach students.
• Work with Principal and teachers in establishing annual student achievement targets.

Curriculum:

• Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Administer quarterly student assessments to identify at-risk, on grade level and gifted & talented students for intervention services.
• Analyze and interpret student data to provide targeted instruction.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identify and create written lesson plans based upon the essential Colorado Academic Standard for the given subject.

Additionally:

• Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Maintain and deepen current educational learning on an ongoing basis.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Abilities, Knowledge, Qualifications, and

Skills:

• Must possess a valid Colorado Teaching License with endorsements for the levels and subject areas teaching; mastery of subject matter coupled with a passion to engage and motivate students.
• CLD Endorsement is recommended.
• Experience with second language learners.
• Strong knowledge of language arts content area, educational research, learning styles, and teaching methods related to secondary students.
• Comfortable embracing and using education-related technology.
• Excellent classroom management skills in both co-teaching and individual teaching models.
• Knowledge in the use of student performance data to drive instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Commitment to mission and vision of the school.
• Creative and flexible in time of change.
• Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally.
• Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.

Working Conditions:
Exposure/Noise Level: Occasional exposure to airborne particles, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions. Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level.
Mental Functions: Analyze, collaboration,…