Grade 7 Language Arts Teacher FTE

Position

Hastings Middle School Grade 7 Language Arts Teacher

Hastings Middle School

0.4 FTE

Compensation per  Teacher Master Agreement. This position is benefit eligible; please see the Teacher Master Agreement for details.

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Grade 7 Language Arts Teacher develops students' skills and competence in middle level English Language Arts. The teacher will promote reading comprehension, analytical and expository writing, speaking/listening, language conventions, vocabulary development, and critical thinking while connecting literacy to real-world contexts and cross-curricular learning appropriate for 7th grade.

• Provide and deliver Grade 7 Language Arts instruction that incorporates the essential elements of effective instruction: clear learning targets, modeled & guided practice, frequent checks for understanding, and differentiated independent practice.
  • Plan and deliver instruction at appropriate levels of rigor in alignment with district curriculum and Minnesota state standards.
  • Teach discrete learning objectives across reading, writing, speaking/listening, and language.
  • Employ a variety of instructional strategies, methods, and principles of learning to meet diverse learner needs and district outcomes.
• Plan and develop unit plans, lesson plans, formative and summative assessments, instructional materials, and engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences tailored to Grade 7 learners.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and growth; analyze assessment data to determine needs for reinforcement, intervention, or acceleration; modify instruction accordingly.
• Provide targeted small‑group and individualized instruction to accelerate learning and close gaps.
• Organize and maintain accurate systems for grading, attendance, record‑keeping, and reporting in accordance with district procedures and applicable laws.
• Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and organized classroom environment that fosters student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect; enforce school and district behavior expectations.
• Promote family involvement and maintain timely communication about student progress, strengths, and next steps through conferences, email, newsletters, and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with grade‑level colleagues, content‑area specialists, and building leaders to plan instruction, analyze data, design interventions, and coordinate supports.
• Provide instructional leadership to para educators or other support staff assigned to the classroom.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), faculty meetings, district initiatives, and student‑support meetings (including IEP/MTSS) as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building principal or district administrators.

• Minnesota teaching certification appropriate for middle level Language Arts (58 ELA).
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related discipline applicable to the assignment.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree in a related area preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience at the middle school level preferred, particularly with Grade 7 learners.

• Strong content knowledge and classroom experience in language arts reading comprehension, literary analysis, argument and informative writing, academic language, and oral communication.
• Experience designing and delivering engaging, standards-aligned literacy instruction that includes differentiation and formative assessment.
• Evidence of strong relationship‑building skills with students, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to team planning and collaboration, culturally responsive instruction, restorative practices, and whole‑child development (academic, social, emotional, interpersonal, ethical).

• Knowledge of middle level ELA pedagogy, adolescent literacy development, and differentiation strategies for Grade 7.
• Skill in designing assessments, interpreting student data (formative…