Middle School English Teacher

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher – New Castle Middle School, New Castle, Indiana

Starting Date: Immediately

The Middle School English Language Arts Teacher is responsible for fostering a high‑engagement learning environment where students develop critical literacy, analytical writing, and oral communication skills. This role serves as a bridge between the foundational literacy of elementary school and the rigorous rhetorical analysis required in high school. The ideal candidate is a collaborative professional dedicated to data‑driven instruction and the social‑emotional growth of young adolescents.

• Standards Alignment:
  Implement daily lessons aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards for ELA, focusing on the four domains:
  Reading Foundations;
  Reading Comprehension (Literature and Nonfiction);
  Writing; and Communication/Collaboration.
• Differentiated Learning:
  Utilize instructional strategies (small group instruction, scaffolding, tiered assignments) to meet diverse needs of learners, including High Ability, English Learners, and students with IEPs or 504 plans.
• Literacy Integration:
  Guide students through analysis of complex texts across genres and media, emphasizing evidence‑based claims and vocabulary acquisition.
• Writing Process:
  Facilitate the full writing process—planning, drafting, revising, and editing—for argumentative, informative, and narrative compositions.
• Formative & Summative Evaluation:
  Administer a mix of traditional and authentic assessments to monitor student mastery of state standards.
• Data‑Driven Instruction:
  Regularly disaggregate student performance data to adjust instruction and identify students needing Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions.
• Timely Feedback:
  Provide constructive, specific feedback on student work to encourage growth mindset and iterative improvement.
• Environment:
  Establish a structured, inclusive, and respectful classroom culture that promotes intellectual curiosity and psychological safety.
• Proactive Management:
  Implement clear routines and consistent behavior expectations in line with the school‑wide positive behavior support system.
• Peer Mentoring & Growth:
  Participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) and engage in peer observation or mentoring programs to refine instructional practices.
• Family Engagement:
  Maintain frequent proactive communication with families regarding progress, successes, and areas for growth via digital platforms and conferences.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in English, Secondary Education, or a related field.
• Licensure:
  Valid Indiana Educator License in Middle School English/Language Arts (or eligibility for an emergency permit/transition‑to‑teaching program).
• Compliance:
  Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding student privacy (FERPA) and Special Education compliance.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Position Type: Full-Time