Middle School ELA Teacher

Job Summary

Reed City Middle School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Middle School ELA Teacher to join our Coyote family. We are looking for an educator who will bring our mission to life: providing a diverse education with equitable opportunities in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will embrace our belief of "Every Student, Every Day:
Learning, Growing, & Caring" and engage early adolescents through innovative instruction and a deep sense of Coyote Pride. If you are a collaborative educator ready to Lead the PACK, we want you on our team!

• Instructional Design:
  Design and deliver engaging instruction rooted in the Vibrant Learning framework, intentionally balancing academic content, depth of knowledge, and the development of students' personal skills to align with Michigan K-12 Standards.
• Student Ownership:
  Utilize the Gradual Release of Responsibility model to build student confidence, critical thinking, and ownership of their reading and writing growth.
• Collaborative Teaming:
  Actively participate in High-Performing Groups (HPGs), engaging in collective inquiry, data analysis, and instructional calibration with your middle school grade-level and content-area colleagues.
• Whole-Child Support:
  Support the whole child by engaging with our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and utilizing district tools (such as Wayfinder) to foster student well-being, purpose, and behavioral regulation.
• Assessment & Growth:
  Assess and evaluate student growth through varied formative and summative methods, utilizing data to guide instruction and celebrate student success.
• Classroom Culture:
  Create an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment that encourages student voice, models positive behavior, and fosters a lifelong love for reading and writing.
• Differentiation:
  Provide individualized support and targeted feedback to help every student grow their literacy skills, ensuring the needs of diverse learners are met.
• Community Engagement:
  Partner with Reed City families and guardians through regular, positive communication regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Professional Growth:
  Actively participate in RCAPS professional development to enhance teaching practices and stay current with educational trends.
• School Involvement:
  Be an active presence in our school community by supporting school events, parent-teacher conferences, and staff collaborations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or a related field.
• Valid State of Michigan teaching certification to teach middle school English Language Arts.
  
  Note:
  
  Candidates holding traditional Secondary/Middle School English or Language Arts [BA/BX] endorsements, the new Middle Grades [5-9] ELA [BQ] band, or the Upper Elementary [3-6] [ZP] band are all encouraged to apply. Placement in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade will be determined by candidate strengths and specific certification limits.
• Experience teaching middle school students (or a strong desire to work with this specific age group) is highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ELA curriculum, balanced literacy, and effective instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students, colleagues, and the broader Reed City community.
• Proven ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Proficiency in using educational technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• A genuine commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and community-focused classroom culture.