Description
Job Title: 6-8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Department: North Star Academy
Supervisor: Academy Director
FLSA Status: Exempt, 1.0 FTE
This posting is for the 2025-2026 School Year
Summary:
This position provides support and instruction for Language Arts, Grades 6-8
Key Position Specific Roles & Responsibilities:
- Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and state or national standards; implement and teach the core values established by our school as the focus of instruction and discussion when appropriate
- Uses formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction
- Writes, implements and evaluates his or her own professional development plans
- Teaches rules of conduct; models the behavior expected of students; maintains order in the classroom and on the playground.
- Creates and manages a PBIS based learning environment that enables students to feel safe, be creative and develop excellence.
- Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school. Utilize our Infinite Campus system and enter grades in a timely fashion.
- Differentiates instruction to accommodate the needs of all students in the classroom
- Administers MAP, MCA and other assigned assessments as relevant to his or her area of teaching
- Analyzes classroom data to inform his or her teaching and small group instruction
- Integrates technology into their teaching and professional activities
- Collaborates with house teams on curriculum, planning and student needs, Attends house and staff meetings; attends and participates in professional development trainings
- Creates and works toward ongoing communication with parents in a variety of forms
- ?Implements school and district policies and procedures
- ?Participates in and contributes to student planning and problem solving conferences.
- ?Collaborates with other professionals/stakeholders working with the student. Implements any planned and documented interventions.
- Participates in and contributes to student 504 Plan meetings and IEP meetings. Collaborates with other
- professionals/stakeholders working with the student. Implements any accommodations and makes any
- modifications for designated students as indicated in the students' Section 504 and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintains familiarity with and be prepared to implement current district and building Emergency Procedures.
- Complete assigned student learning conferences.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations.
- Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the Duluth Public Schools District and state and federal regulations pertaining to education.
- Participates on committees and special projects and other related duties as assigned.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Language / Communication Skills
Ability to read, write, speak, listen and understand the English language.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common journals, reports, and education related documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from students, caregivers, regulatory agencies, or members of the school community.
Ability to effectively present and communicate information and respond to questions.
Ability to write lesson plans and other materials that conform to commonly accepted style and format.
- Gets along well with others and effectively works with teams.
?Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Availability & Attendance
Work schedule may include hours up to eight hours in a day, or 40 hours in a week.
Follows all attendance policies and procedures, including punctuality and proper timeclock or timesheet reporting.
Computer Skills
Computer proficiency with software programs and the ability to learn new computer technology and programs.
Strong knowledge of instructional technology platforms and Google Workspace.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts of basic math.
The ability to analyze and understand data represented multiple ways (charts, graphs, etc.); identify trends or 'root causes' in data; and calculate with percentages.
Psychology
Basic knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with course work in education or related area.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience permitting one to obtain licensure as a teacher by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Certification or Licensure
Valid Minnesota Teacher’s License appropriate for the particular grades or subject matter area assigned.