Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Instructor, Baker

About the Employer

Baker Valley Unified School District is located in heart of the Mojave Desert. Situated along I-15 between Barstow, CA and Las Vegas, NV, we served students in grades Pre-K-12. The administration and staff strive to provide students with a world-class education to ensure all students are ready to face the college and workforce demands of the 21st Century. Total enrolled for the district is about 125 students, which results in one of the lowest students to teacher ratios in the State of California.

Job Summary

BVUSD is searching for a Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Instructor that will provide standards-based instruction designed to strengthen students' foundational literacy skills, including writing, grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and academic communication without a reliance on the use of technology and digital instructional tools. The instructor will support a diverse student population through targeted remediation, differentiated instruction, and engaging classroom practices that promote academic growth and confidence.

This position will include additional subject matter assignments based upon the candidate's possession of appropriate supplemental authorizations or credentials.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Deliver effective instruction aligned with California State Standards and district curriculum requirements. Provide focused instruction in: Writing fundamentals Grammar and sentence structure Vocabulary development Reading comprehension Remediation and academic intervention strategies

Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including English learners, students with disabilities, and students requiring academic intervention. Assess student progress regularly and use data to guide instruction and intervention. Maintain a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment conducive to learning.Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and administration regarding student progress and classroom expectations. Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development, instructional planning, and student support initiatives. Participate in professional development activities and school-wide programs.Maintain accurate records related to attendance, grades, assessments, and student performance. Perform related duties as assigned.

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Work Environment

Classroom and school campus environment. Frequent interaction with students, parents, administrators, and staff. May require occasional participation in after-school meetings, activities, or professional development.