SY 2026-2027 English III Teacher

Description

Gestalt Community Schools (GCS) is seeking a knowledgeable, student-centered, and results-driven English III Teacher who is committed to ensuring that all scholars achieve at high academic levels. The English III Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that strengthens scholars’ reading, writing, critical-thinking, communication, and analytical skills while preparing them for college, career, and postsecondary success.

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Achievement First curriculum and the ability to effectively interpret, internalize, and deliver curriculum-aligned lessons.
• Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging, and standards-based English III instruction aligned with Tennessee Academic Standards and applicable college- and career-readiness expectations.
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans that include clear learning objectives, differentiated instructional strategies, formative assessments, and opportunities for scholar engagement.
• Teach scholars a Common Core-aligned curriculum that promotes strong literacy, critical-thinking, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Use effective instructional practices to support scholars in analyzing complex texts, developing evidence-based arguments, strengthening writing skills, and engaging in meaningful academic discourse.
• Integrate digital content and instructional technology into daily lessons and learning activities in a highly proficient and purposeful manner.
• Implement project-based learning opportunities that promote collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, real-world application, and scholar ownership of learning.
• Establish and maintain a structured, inclusive, respectful, and academically focused classroom environment.
• Motivate and inspire scholars to set ambitious goals, demonstrate perseverance, take ownership of their learning, and achieve academic success.

• Develop, administer, score, and review standards-based formative, interim, and summative assessments.
• Analyze assessment data and other scholar performance indicators to identify strengths, learning gaps, and opportunities for instructional improvement.
• Use data to differentiate instruction, adjust instructional practices, and provide targeted support for individual scholars and student groups.
• Develop and monitor scholar improvement and intervention plans to support academic growth and achievement.
• Provide additional academic support through tutoring, intervention, enrichment, and other assigned instructional activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records related to scholar performance, attendance, grades, interventions, and progress toward academic goals.
• Monitor scholar progress and communicate academic expectations, performance concerns, and improvement strategies in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with special educators and other instructional staff in an inclusion and co-teaching environment to support scholars with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and other identified learning needs.
• Participate in collaborative planning with grade-level, content-area, school-based, and network teams.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of instructional strategies, interventions, and school improvement initiatives.
• Meet and communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding scholar academic performance, attendance, behavior, progress, and support needs.
• Build positive, respectful, and productive relationships with scholars, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as an active and collaborative member of the school community.

• Attend and actively participate in required weekly professional development, instructional coaching, collaborative planning, staff meetings, and other school- or network-sponsored training.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth by implementing feedback and engaging in ongoing reflection and professional learning.
• Support school-wide programs, events, activities, and initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and compliance with all Gestalt Community Schools policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the school principal or designee.

• A strong commitment to academic excellence and equitable outcomes for all scholars.
• High expectations for scholar achievement, behavior, engagement, and growth.
• Strong instructional planning, classroom management, and data-analysis skills.
• The ability to use assessment data to make timely and effective instructional decisions.
• Adaptability, initiative, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• A commitment to collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to create an…