Middle School English​/Language Arts Teacher

Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years. Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education. Education candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana. The position is located at Eastwood Middle School, with a start date of August 4, 2026. The work schedule is full-time with a 185-day contract. The teacher salary schedule is based on teaching experience and starts at $53,000 for a Bachelor's degree and $54,000 for a Master's degree with 0 years of experience.

Benefits are effective the first of the month following the first day of employment.

The teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials. The teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year. The teacher uses various instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and to assess their learning;

the teacher modifies instruction, re-teaches and remediates to ensure the students' success.

Essential functions include planning, preparing, and delivering standards-aligned instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of students in assigned subject areas. The teacher assesses, monitors, and documents student progress through multiple measures, maintaining accurate records and providing timely feedback to students and families. The teacher establishes and maintains a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, social-emotional development, and academic achievement.

The teacher collaborates with colleagues, administrators, support staff, and caregivers to support student learning.

Additional duties include supervising students during non-instructional time, maintaining classroom materials and technology, and submitting required documentation in a timely manner. The teacher performs other duties as assigned by building administration.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include deep content knowledge in assigned subject areas and understanding of adolescent development and evidence-based instructional practices. The teacher is able to differentiate instruction for students with varying academic levels, English language learners, students with disabilities, and other diverse learners. Effective written and verbal communication skills with students, families, and colleagues, maintaining professional standards are required. Proficiency with instructional technology, learning management systems, and data analysis tools to enhance instruction and track student outcomes is also necessary.

Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods of time, carry 25 pounds occasionally, and work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations very frequently. The teacher must be able to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter very frequently. The teacher must be able to hear and understand speech at normal levels very frequently.

The teacher must be able to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation very frequently. The teacher must be able to operate office equipment very frequently and reach in all directions very frequently. Climbing and overhead work are seldom required.

Contact information:
James Tutin, Principal,

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.