English Teacher - High School SY

English Teacher - Hardin High School SY26-27

Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 are hiring an English teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year.

Position Title: High School Teacher

Facility: Hardin High School

Location: Hardin, Montana

Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance (district pays 80% of monthly premium for all coverage levels), Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care expenses, District retirement program, Discretionary leave, District‑issued laptop and/or tablet, paid professional development opportunities, possible teacher‑student loan forgiveness.

• Plan and implement an approved program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests, in accordance with state requirements.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive learning environment.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with those goals, establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and other instructional activities.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter as specified in state law and district regulations.
• Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of differentiated instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities and accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Utilize appropriate technology in lesson planning and implementation.
• Arrange and set up the classroom.
• Maintain an open relationship with parents, providing them with progress reports; communicate with parents by phone, conference, email, notes, newsletters, and other means.
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Coordinate schedules with building staff.
• Identify pupils’ needs, make appropriate referrals, and implement strategies for individual education plans.
• Be available to students and parents for education‑related purposes.
• Plan and coordinate the work of para‑professionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Establish procedures and instruct students in proper care, use, and storage of materials and technology equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Create a learning environment with functional displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
• Assist the administration in all policies and/or rules governing students.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities and self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Collaborate with staff and administration to improve academic, behavioral, and social outcomes.
• Select and requisition instructional materials, books, etc., and maintain inventory records.
• Cooperate in school‑wide supervision of students during out‑of‑classroom activities during the normal school day.
• Participate in faculty and/or district committees and sponsor student activities.
• Report cases of suspected child abuse in accordance with state law (Mandatory Reporter).

• Valid Montana Teacher Certification with English curriculum endorsement.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the school community.
• Ability to be flexible in scheduling and planning.
• Ability to effectively use technology in the instructional/learning process.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school board policies.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand, and must be able to lift…