ELA Teacher - Poughkeepsie Middle School

ELA Teacher - Poughkeepsie Middle School - 26-27 Vacancy

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Language Arts
• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Location: Poughkeepsie Middle School
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of ELA Teacher with a 26-27 vacancy at Poughkeepsie Middle School.

• New York State Certification in the content area.
• Graduate of a four-year regionally accredited college or a higher institution approved by the New York State Education Department.

To provide quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interpret, and transmit ideas effectively. Key objectives are mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem‑solving, active participation, and good citizenship. Work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students.

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Provide for the care and protection of school property.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
• Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school and district rules and procedures.
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
• Stay current with the most recent developments in the appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

In accordance with PPSTA contract.

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.