Language Arts Teacher - Gesu

Catholic Schools of Northeast Ohio

Cleveland, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Copying Machines, Creative Writing, Educational Methods, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fax Machines, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Language Teaching, Lesson Plans, Network System Software, Office Equipment, Pedagogy, Printers, Publications, Record Keeping, School Management, Special Needs, Standards Development, Student Conduct, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH
POSTED
Today
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5

Date Posted:
6/28/2026

Location:
Gesu School

Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year
Language Arts Teacher (Grade5)

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, foster communication skills, develop an understanding and appreciation of literature, motivate students to read a wide variety of publications, comprehend the reading materials, and to promote the development of skills in grammar and syntax.

Essential Functions
  • Develops and administers Language Arts curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
  • Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
  • Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking.
  • Develops standards for critical analysis
  • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
  • Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards.
  • Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
  • Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the administration.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
  • Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
  • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Education:
  • Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience:
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

About the Company

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Catholic Schools of Northeast Ohio