Elementary School Teacher: Grades 7​/8 ELA

Elementary School Teacher:
Grades 7/8 ELA

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching / Language Arts
• Date Posted: 7/14/2026
• Location:
  
  Lincoln K8
• Date Available:
• Closing Date: 07/20/2026

• Teaches corporation‑approved curriculum while creating a classroom and total school environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and develops and informs students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, corporation policy, and administrative regulations.
• Administers and analyzes standardized testing data and adjusts instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success.
• Recognizes the special needs of students with learning disabilities, seeks the assistance of corporation specialists, as needed and/or required, and makes appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodations within the classroom.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  Valid Indiana teaching certificate in appropriate grade level and area of study required.

Salary will be commensurate with the level of education and experience of the recommended candidate.

Career Path I: $47,000 - $66,500

Career Path II: $48,500 - $90,500

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for employees, spouses and eligible dependents effective the month following hire.
• Life insurance, long‑term disability, and other supplemental coverage options.
• Teacher Retirement Fund (defined benefit pension and annuity savings account), 401(a), 403(b) Match Program, and tax‑free post‑retirement medical expense account (VEBA).
• Access to Health & Wellness Centers for employees, including no‑cost health clinics, primary care, prescription medications, physicals, health screenings and labs.
• Accrued sick leave and personal business days.
• EVSC Wee Care early learning centers for children as young as six weeks through age five.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance:
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the ADA. The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.

Non‑discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity:
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability. This is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service‑connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.