Middle School ELA Teacher

Job description

Middle School ELA Teacher

The Middle School ELA Teacher provides instruction in English Language Arts, developing and implementing engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards. The teacher works directly with students to strengthen reading, writing, communication, and critical-thinking skills while providing differentiated strategies and activities to meet diverse learning needs. Under the supervision of the building principal, the teacher will monitor student progress and support academic growth.

The School District of the City of Pontiac serves approximately 3,850 students and is committed to empowering every learner through high-quality instruction, innovative programs, and meaningful support. As a district on the rise, our teachers and staff continue to invest in student success, staff excellence, and a strong future for our community.

The Middle School ELA Teacher provides instruction in English Language Arts, developing and implementing engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards. The teacher works directly with students to strengthen reading, writing, communication, and critical-thinking skills while providing differentiated strategies and activities to meet diverse learning needs.

Under the supervision of the building principal, the teacher will monitor student progress and support academic growth.

Qualified teacher with full State of Michigan teaching certification with Language Arts endorsement (BX, BQ or BA). Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.

Criminal Background Check Drug Screen

Effectively deliver instruction based on curriculum and content standards identified by the State of Michigan and the Pontiac School District. Integrate best practices using grade level content standards established by the State of Michigan for all core subjects during the school day and/or during structured, before/after school intervention programs. Demonstrate a high level of skill in all aspects of instruction that accelerates the learning of struggling students. Scaffold student learning so they are required to read, write, and think on a regular basis with the inclusion of before, during, and after strategies. Promote highly specialized instruction in which struggling students thrive: instruction that is explicit, intensive, accelerated, and provides ample practice. Implement strategies for instruction and teach strategies for student learning that increase knowledge and application in all content areas. Coordinate instruction across content and instructional settings. Develop a repertoire of assessment strategies consistent with instructional goals, teaching methods, and individual student needs to more accurately assess skills and understandings central to the content of core subjects including portfolios, demonstrations, journals, class critiques, use of rubrics and discussions.

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for full-time employees. (Cash-in-lieu option is available for eligible employees, with payments directed to a retirement savings account.) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential wellness counseling, and support services for employees and eligible family members. Paid Time Off (PTO) and Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) leave for eligible employees.

Regular sitting, speaking, hearing, and use of hands. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Worksite address

pontiac, MI, 48340, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.