Duties

Middle School Ela Teacher

The ideal candidate will foster a vibrant, literacy-rich classroom environment that develops students' skills in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking. As a middle school teacher, you will guide students through a critical developmental period, helping them analyze diverse texts, find their unique voices through writing, and build essential communication skills for high school and beyond.

Requirements:

• Educational Level: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Middle Grades Education, English, Language Arts Education, or a related field.
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in Middle Grades Language Arts (Grades 4–8) or Secondary English (Grades 6–12).
• Experience:
  
  None
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication; instructional strategies; classroom and program management; student supervision; knowledge of curriculum

Note:

Candidates currently enrolled in a GaPSC-approved alternative preparation program (e.g., GaTAPP) are welcome to apply. Background Check:
Must clear a mandatory criminal background check and fingerprinting. The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Provides appropriate, differentiated, standards-based instruction to students with all abilities
• Integrate a strong balance of literature analysis, informational text comprehension, grammar instruction, and writing workshops (argumentative, informational, and narrative).
• Deep understanding of middle school literacy development, including textual analysis, the writing process, and vocabulary acquisition.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, assessments, and assignments, and encourage student progress.
• Maintains parent communications (conferences, email, telephone, and written)
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Is available to students and parents for conferences
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
• Supervises the behavior of all students at all times
• Responds to problems by following appropriate channels to find a solution
• Monitors the daily attendance of students
• Manages the learning environment
• Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues
• Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety, and good order
• Participates in the strategic planning operations of the school
• Seeks to improve knowledge and skills through professional learning and training activities associated with job-related tasks and student needs
• Interacts with the general public, staff members, and school personnel, using tact and good judgment
• Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
• Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
• Presents a personal appearance that enhances the image of the school
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work, demonstrating prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities, such as bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling, up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Meets certification and accreditation requirements
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
• Maintains confidentiality
• Supports the mission and vision of the District
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Committed to Success - Every Person. Every Day. Non-Discrimination Statement Polk School District does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and all accompanying regulations.