English Language Arts Teacher

English Language Arts Teacher

Ringgold School District Ringgold Middle School - Monongahela, Pennsylvania

Job : 5290743
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 18, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

To create a flexible elementary instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish appropriate effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and with other staff members.

• PA Certification in Mid‑Level English 6‑9 (2850) or Grades 4‑8 (All subjects 4‑6, English Language Arts and Reading 7‑8) (3100‑09) required
• PA Certification in Reading Specialist PK‑12 (7650) preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree

• Teaches specified curriculum to students in a classroom, using the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, district approved programs and curriculum with fidelity, and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and to meet the requirements; and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Uses technology and research based instructional methods to facilitate instruction.
• Demonstrates understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations; mandated programs;
  District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Gives and grades assignments, homework, and tests.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest centers in the classroom, and throughout the school environment.
• Maintains professional competence through professional development education activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned working day or beyond the working day when involved in an extended field trip or learning activity.
• Helps students prepare for standardized testing.
• Administers group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Meeting and working with other teachers and supervisors to discuss school policies.
• Oversees students during recess, lunch, and other activities.
• Maintains a cooperative, enthusiastic, constructive attitude toward teaching and carries out assignments professionally and efficiently using good communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Conducts ongoing assessment and evaluation of student performance and progress to ensure continuous student growth and communicates the same to students, parents, counselors, and administrators.
• Maintains appropriate classroom organization, management, and discipline at all times, conducive to student safety and supportive of student self‑esteem.
• Assists in maintaining student data/records and supports guidance…