Role OverviewThe Middle School Language Arts Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering standards-aligned instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening for middle school students. This role focuses on developing literacy skills, fostering a love for literature, and supporting students' critical thinking and communication abilities. The teacher builds a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learners and promotes academic and personal growth.
What You Will Do
Plan and implement daily ELA lessons aligned to Indiana Academic Standards and school curriculum, teach foundational reading comprehension, literary analysis, grammar, and writing structures, engage students in various genres, and use data and assessments to inform instruction.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of literacy instruction and middle school pedagogy, ability to differentiate lessons and scaffold complex skills for all learners, strong communication and relationship-building with students and families, and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and high academic standards.
Requirements
- Valid Indiana teaching license in English/Language Arts (Grades 5–9 or 5–12)
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or a related field; Master’s preferred
- Strong understanding of middle school literacy standards and adolescent development
- Experience with reading and writing workshop models, differentiated instruction, and formative assessment
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and collaboration skills
- Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
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