English Language Arts Teacher - Hardin Middle School SY

English Language Arts Teacher – Hardin Middle School (SY26–27)

Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 AM (Mountain Standard Time).

Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 have the following position open for the  school year:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER – HARDIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Applicant must have a valid Montana Educator License with an English, Language Arts or Elementary curriculum endorsement or be able to obtain certification within 60 days of assuming contracted duties.

Benefit package includes:
Health & Dental Insurance – District pays 80% of the Monthly Premium for All Levels of Coverage (i.e. Single, Two Party, Participant + Children, and Family);
Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses;
District Retirement program;
Discretionary Leave;
District issued laptop and/or tablet; paid Professional Development Opportunities & possible teacher student loan forgiveness. Duties begin in August 2026.

Please submit a complete online application. Only complete online applications will be considered.

POSITION TITLE: Middle School Teacher

The person in this position creates a flexible Middle School program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, utilizing evidence based curriculum adopted by the Districts. The teacher establishes effective rapport with pupils, and motivates pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for Middle School education in accordance with each pupil’s ability.

The teacher also establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

• Plan and implement an approved program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest of the students; and in accordance to state requirements.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive learning environment.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and – in harmony with the goals – establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of differentiated instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Utilize appropriate technology in lesson planning and implementation.
• Arrange and set up classroom.
• Create an open relationship with parents, providing them with progress reports of their child;
  Communicate regularly with the parents within the normal school day by means of phone calls, conferences, emails, notes, newsletters, etc.
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records and documentation, and prepare progress reports.
• Coordinate schedules with building staff.
• Identify pupils’ needs, make appropriate referrals, and implement strategies for individual education plans.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Plan and coordinate the work of para-professionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Establish procedures and instruct students in proper care, use, and storage of materials and technology equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Create an environment for learning through functional and effective displays, interest centers and exhibits of student’s work.
• Assist the administration in all policies and/or rules governing students.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Collaborate with staff and administration to improve academic, behavioral, and social outcomes.
• Select and requisition instructional materials, books,…