High School ELA Teacher

Lad Lake Inc seeks a High School ELA Teacher to provide trauma-informed instruction to at-risk youth in a small, supportive classroom setting. The teacher will design engaging ELA lessons, differentiate instruction, and integrate literacy, writing, and critical thinking skills while supporting students' social-emotional growth. Responsibilities include implementing IEP goals, using restorative and de-escalation strategies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining accurate documentation.

This mission-driven role offers ongoing training, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on youth stability and success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high school ELA lessons aligned to curriculum and IEP goals
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse, at-risk and trauma-impacted learners
• Integrate literacy, critical thinking, and writing across content areas
• Create a safe, structured, and trauma-informed classroom environment
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate academic records
• Collaborate with counselors, case managers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Communicate regularly with families and stakeholders about student progress
• Participate in professional development on trauma-informed and restorative practices
• Contribute to behavior support plans and de-escalation strategies
• Support life-skills and social-emotional learning within the classroom

Required Skills

• Lesson planning and curriculum alignment
• Classroom management in high-need settings
• Trauma-informed instructional strategies
• Differentiated instruction and accommodations
• IEP implementation and progress monitoring
• Behavior management and de-escalation
• Reading and writing intervention strategies
• Data tracking and academic assessment
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Family and stakeholder communication