English Teacher Job Northampton area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Language Arts

Date Posted:
6/26/2026

Location:
Northampton Area Middle School

Date Available:
08/17/2026

Closing Date:
07/02/2026
English Teacher at the Middle School effective for the school year.

TITLE:
Middle School Teacher

CATEGORY:
Professional Staff

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, controls and directs the classroom to provide an educational program for pupils in grades 6 through 8.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possesses Bachelor's degree or higher
Possesses valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate and Highly Qualified status in appropriate subject area
Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility through Criminal History Records, Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
Possesses proficiency in the English language, with strong oral and written communication skills
Possesses ability to deal courteously and tactfully with school personnel and the public
Possesses ability to operate a computer, all software, and other office equipment as assigned
Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Possesses valid driver's license if position requires travel around district
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of middle level students
Data analysis, targeting instruction, and intervention services
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the District of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Teaches designated subject matter and other appropriate learning activities utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education; instructs pupils in designated subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the educational organization
Analyzes school and individualized student data
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom; supports and assists in maintaining district discipline policy and the site discipline plan; develops self-discipline, responsibility and leadership skills in the students
Distributes, collects and grades instructional materials, homework and tests; determines student grades and forwards to appropriate personnel
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils manage health, behavioral, social, and learning problems
Participates in assessment and development activities, student supervision and control, and staff, parent, department and organizational meetings
Conducts instruction based on the written and Board approved curriculum
Adheres to the Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Practices Commission Code of Conduct
Assesses student academic progress; communicates student progress to parents through progress reports and report cards each grading period or in case of unsatisfactory work or other instructional issues
Provides instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP, utilizing support services as required; participates in IEP meetings as appropriate

Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction; identifies and adjusts instructional objectives in terms of student need using grade level standards and assessments
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance with site and organizational policy to provide individualized and small group, as well as whole group, instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil; develops specific plans for substitutes as necessary
Creates lesson plans that comply with PA Core Standards and/or PA Academic Standards
Creates a classroom environment which is conducive for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers and which include models of high standards and expectations for student…