Intermediate; 5th​/6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Position: Intermediate (5th/6th Grade) English Language Arts Teacher
Position Type:

Intermediate 5th or 6th Grade/Intermediate 5th or 6th

Date Posted:

4/13/2026

Location:

Freedom Intermediate

Date Available:

08/03/2026

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JOB TITLE:

Intermediate (5th/6th Grade) English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten (10) Months

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Principal

Franklin Special District seeks top talent committed to fostering student success through a supportive, inclusive work environment. With competitive benefits and a best-in-class work culture, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Our mission is to attract professionals who bring creativity, dedication, and a student-centered approach to their roles, supporting a diverse community and helping prepare every student for lifelong achievement.

We're focused on building a team that values excellence, making a meaningful impact on our schools and community.

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

* The Intermediate School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher will provide high-quality literacy instruction to students in 5th and 6th grades using evidence-based practices aligned with the Tennessee Academic Standards and the Science of Reading. The teacher will foster reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary development, writing proficiency, and a lifelong love of literature. This role includes creating a welcoming, culturally responsive classroom environment and partnering with colleagues to ensure student success across all content areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Deliver rigorous, standard-aligned ELA instruction to support all domains of literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language).

* Use structured literacy and foundational skills instruction grounded in the Science of Reading.

* Develop and implement district adopted high quality instructional materials that address individual student needs and promote mastery of the Tennessee ELA Standards.

* Employ formative and summative assessments to measure student growth and guide instruction.

* Differentiate instruction for diverse learners, including students receiving Tier II/III RTI support, students with IEPs/504s, English Learners, and advanced learners.

* Incorporate culturally relevant texts and student voice in the curriculum.

* Create a classroom environment that fosters curiosity, student agency, academic discussion, and mutual respect.

* Collaborate with grade-level teams, interventionists, and instructional coaches to analyze data and align instructional strategies.

* Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), faculty meetings, district-wide PD, and ongoing coaching.

* Use district-supported digital tools and platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, LMS, reading diagnostics) to enhance instruction and communication.

* Maintain accurate student records, prepare progress reports, and communicate with families about student progress.

* Uphold district expectations related to behavior, classroom management, and the use of restorative practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, English, Literacy, or a related field (Master's preferred).

* Valid Tennessee Teaching License with appropriate endorsement for English Language Arts (K-5 endorsement qualifies; 6-12 or 7-12 English endorsement qualifies)

* Knowledge of Tennessee ELA Academic Standards and best practices in literacy instruction.

* Experience or training in Science of Reading, structured literacy, and universal screeners and progress monitoring tools (e.g., Aims Web, Acadience).

* Commitment to ongoing professional growth and the FSD mission of inclusive excellence.

* Previous successful teaching experience in upper elementary or middle grades preferred.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

* Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload effectively

* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff and vendors

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and vendors

* Ability to effectively perform job duties with minimum supervision

* Demonstrated problem solving and time management abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

* Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting

* Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

* Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior (only after training completed)

* May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather), exposure to noise

* Work with frequent interruptions

Application Procedure:

Apply online

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