Secondary Language Arts Teacher

Title:

Secondary Language Arts Teacher

Reports To:

6-12 Principal

Employment Status:
Full-time w/ benefits, compensation based on CEA contract

• BA/BS degree in Education required.
• Current MI State teaching certificate required.
• Secondary English Language Arts endorsement required.
• Teaching experience at the secondary level is preferred.
• Knowledge of Michigan Academic Standards for English Language Arts.
• Experience integrating technology into instruction is preferred.

The Secondary English Language Arts Teacher is responsible for providing engaging, standards-aligned instruction that develops students’ reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking, and communication skills in grades 6–12. The teacher designs rigorous, culturally responsive learning experiences that promote literacy across diverse learners while maintaining high expectations for student achievement. The teacher monitors student progress through ongoing assessment, uses data to inform instruction and interventions, differentiates learning to meet individual student needs, and fosters a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment where all students can succeed.

The teacher collaborates with colleagues, intervention staff, and families to support student growth, communicates regularly regarding academic progress, and actively contributes to a positive school culture focused on continuous improvement and student success.

• Responsible for student learning and academic achievement.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Plan and implement engaging, standards-based instruction using best instructional practices that promote literacy and critical thinking.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students.
• Foster student growth in reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and research skills.
• Manage classroom routines and student behavior to maximize instructional time.
• Develop positive relationships with students, parents, and the school community that enhance learning.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student achievement, attendance, and behavior.
• Utilize formative and summative assessment data to drive instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Collaborate with special education staff, interventionists, counselors, and administration to support individual student success.
• Participate in curriculum development, alignment, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Incorporate educational technology to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Attend staff meetings, department meetings, and district professional development activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate student records, grades, and academic documentation.
• Order, organize, and maintain classroom instructional materials, textbooks, and equipment.
• Continue to improve professional knowledge and instructional practices.
• Follow directives from the building principal.
• Model intellectual curiosity, professionalism, integrity, self-motivation, and lifelong learning for students.
• Comply with School Board policies and all state and federal regulations.
• Contribute to the district’s success by taking on additional responsibilities as needed.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review and drug screening.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Resume to:
Covert Public Schools

Attn:
Dr. Christine Strayer

35323 M-140 Hwy, Covert, MI 49043

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