ALS Education LLC·Kissimmee, Florida
The English Teacher is responsible for coaching and instructing high school students using a mastery-based educational model aligned with state standards. Key duties include managing student accountability, monitoring academic progress, and collaborating with peers to implement best educational practices.
The English Teacher position is responsible for coaching, motivating and instructing high school students within the company model and with attention given to each student’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). All for-credit courses are aligned to state standards and are delivered in such a way to engage student learning, and accelerate the accumulation of credits through a mastery-based educational model. In many respects, the teacher acts more like a coach and mentor in this environment and is specifically focused on ensuring the success of his/her students.
Primary responsibilities
Provide a learning environment of high student accountability that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and specified objectives.
Provide direction and leadership within the school and classroom by displaying deep and effective working knowledge of the reading process and demonstrating best practices relating to teaching, intervention, and instructional techniques in content area text.
Maintain, disaggregate, and provide progress-monitoring reports, reading records, benchmark data, and other student records as required by district or state regulatory guidelines and company policy and procedures.
Collaborate effectively and professionally with peers to develop, plan, and implement best educational practices based upon the individual academic needs of the students that are aligned with company goals.
Participate in professional development courses or activities to maintain appropriate certification or credentials based on position.
Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
Performs all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures that ensure educational goals are achieved.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related subject or a valid teaching certificate. Previous experience teaching high school or working with at-risk youth is preferred.
Market context
Florida schools regularly seek classroom teachers, especially candidates who can lead instruction, plan lessons, and meet state certification and screening requirements. Competition often centers on classroom experience, subject fit, and readiness to complete Florida’s background check and education requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and prepare examples of lesson planning and classroom management before applying.