English Language Arts Teacher - SY

English Language Arts Teacher – Middle School W. T. Chipman Middle School, Lake Forest School District School year:  Date posted: 4/27/2026 Closing date: 5/10/2026

English Language Arts Teacher, Middle School

• Excellent organizational and management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

School Principal (or Assistant)

To create a flexible content-based program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for a successful post‑secondary transition, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. Working with interdisciplinary teams, provide a school culture conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of adolescents to ensure success for every student.

• Teach content to students in assigned classes using the course of study and curricular resources adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the district and self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Supervise students in out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of student Individual Education Plans, 504 plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Attend and participate in scheduled IEP meetings.
• Other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor that pertain to the position of Teacher.

Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as required by the LFEA contract.

Ten‑month work year. Salary and schedule determined by the Board of Education.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

• Satisfactory criminal background check prior to placement on payroll.
• Satisfactory child protection registry check.
• Mandatory direct deposit of pay.
• Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.

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