7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher at Rush Strong School

7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher – Rush Strong School

Jefferson County School District, Rush Strong School – Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

Job : 5723931.
Position Type: Full-Time.
Starting Date: July 30, 2026.

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled.

Salary: $50,200 per year.
Benefits: Health insurance with options for 100% employee‑paid premiums, $20,000 life insurance policy, enrollment in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (5% employee contribution required), optional dental/vision insurance, paid sick, personal, and holiday days.

• Valid teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement(s) to teach 7th Grade ELA in public schools in Tennessee.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding and skill with computer technology for personal and presentation applications.
• Meets health and physical requirements.

• Prepares lesson plans for course(s) of study taught.
• Aligns course curriculum(s) with state curriculum standards.
• Uses a variety of teaching strategies to differentiate for student learning.
• Prepares, administers, and records student assessments.
• Assigns lessons routinely and grades student work in a timely manner.
• Maintains order in classroom, play areas, and common areas of the school.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and socially appropriate for the age of students.
• Counsels students as needed for academic or social needs.
• Consults with other professionals to address learning or behavioral problems with specific students.
• Communicates with parents regularly through verbal and written forms.
• Schedules parent conferences as directed.
• Keeps accurate attendance and academic performance records for assigned students.
• Reports to proper authorities and principal when a child’s health or welfare is at risk.
• Represents the school system positively within the community.
• Participates in faculty meetings, professional development, in‑service meetings, and workshops for teacher training.
• Assists in upholding board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations.
• Supervises activities such as field trips, group activities, athletic events, club meetings, or other school‑related events that foster student understanding of their social environment.
• Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer. This position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.