Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

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• - Promote the MSA Mission and Vision in all communications and interactions.
• - Embody MSA Core Values in daily activities.
• - Serve as a case manager and carry out all steps and procedures of the Special Education assessment process including: the preparation of all due process forms; assessment procedures; determining eligibility; needs; recommendations; written evaluations; monitors student schedules for appropriateness throughout the year; meeting with parents and staff to share results.
• - Complete all required due process paperwork required and/or mandated by the state and federal laws or as required by MSA.
• - Develop, implement, and monitor strategies to support students’ functional and social/emotional development as appropriate.
• - Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• - Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• - Treat all students in an equitable manner.
• - Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• - Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of MSA.
• - Utilize proper students’ preferred pronouns and name(s) in class and when communicating with parents/guardians.
• - Provide timely feedback to students on all assigned work.
• - Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• - Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
• - Assist in adapting curriculum and materials to best fit the needs of identified students.
• - Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustment to instructional plans/techniques/IEPs/goals.
• - Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• - Assist in adapting curriculum and materials to best fit the needs of students.
• - Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
• - Assign and grade class work, homework, test, and assignments.
• - Comply with all 504 and Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations and modifications for classroom students.
• - Collaborate with Educational Assistants on behavioral and academic areas of concern for students they support.
• - Prepare a yearly budget for classroom resources.

• - Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• - Attend and participate in 8 am Wednesday staff meetings.
• - Encourage parent and community involvement.
• - Obtain information for parents when requested.
• - Promptly return phone calls and respond to emails.
• - Participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• - Monitor hallways before school, between class periods, and after school.
• - Participate as an active member in governance and service activities.
• - Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
• - Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Minnesota teaching license in English Language Arts

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of teaching experience in a diverse classroom preferred.
FLSA: 10 Month, exempt, 1.0 position.
Desired

Start Date:

August 2026 (date to be determined)
Salary Range: $41,369 to $85,425 based on education and years of experience.
Report to the MSA Middle School Principal

Location:

MSA Secondary Campus
Benefits: MSA offers a generous benefits package and 12 days of paid time off to teachers.
The duties below are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by those holding this type of position.

Required Qualifications:

Minnesota teaching license in English Language…