6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher - St. James Public Schools - ISD840

6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

St. James Public Schools

Start Date:

August 20, 2026

Location:

St. James, MN

The 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher provides high-quality, standards-aligned instruction that develops students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, language, and critical-thinking skills. The teacher creates a safe, inclusive, and academically challenging learning environment and uses evidence of student learning to guide instruction, provide feedback, and support continued growth. As a member of the St. James Middle/Senior High School instructional team, the teacher supports students' transition into middle school and collaborates with colleagues, families, and student-support staff to meet a wide range of academic, linguistic, social-emotional, and developmental needs.

Instructional Planning & Delivery

• Plan and deliver English language arts instruction aligned with Minnesota Academic Standards, district curriculum, and approved instructional resources.
• Implement the district's adopted Grade 6 English language arts curriculum with fidelity while making responsive instructional decisions based on student needs.
• Teach reading comprehension, vocabulary, written expression, grammar and language conventions, discussion, presentation, research, and media literacy.
• Establish clear learning targets and design meaningful learning experiences that promote engagement, independence, collaboration, and productive struggle.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate scaffolds, enrichment, intervention, accommodations, and modifications for diverse learners.
• Use district-approved technology and digital resources to strengthen instruction, accessibility, creativity, communication, and responsible digital citizenship.
• Provide opportunities for students to read complex texts, write for varied purposes and audiences, support ideas with evidence, and communicate effectively.

Assessment & Student Growth

• Use formative and summative assessments, student work, and district data to monitor learning and guide instructional decisions.
• Provide students with timely, specific, and actionable feedback.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, grades, assessments, interventions, accommodations, and other required documentation.
• Participate in professional learning communities and data-review processes to identify student strengths, needs, and appropriate next steps.
• Develop and implement instructional supports for students who need additional intervention or enrichment.

Learning Environment & Student Support

• Establish and maintain a respectful, culturally responsive, and well-managed classroom that promotes belonging, responsibility, and positive behavior.
• Build positive relationships with students and maintain high expectations for academic achievement, effort, and conduct.
• Support students' transition into middle school by explicitly teaching organization, study skills, self-advocacy, and age-appropriate academic routines.
• Implement student accommodations, modifications, behavior plans, and individualized supports as required.
• Respond appropriately to student needs and follow district procedures related to safety, supervision, student support, and crisis response.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and family information in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with grade-level and content-area colleagues to align curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student expectations.
• Work closely with special education teachers, English learner staff, counselors, administrators, paraprofessionals, and other specialists to provide coordinated student support.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with students and families regarding learning expectations, progress, successes, concerns, and available supports.
• Participate in conferences, student-support meetings, individualized education program meetings, and other collaborative processes as assigned.
• Contribute to a professional culture of shared responsibility, trust, continuous improvement, and student-centered decision-making.

Professional Responsibilities

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