Junior High Teacher - 8th Gr ELA Job Somerville Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Somerville

Job Title

Junior High Teacher – 8th Grade ELA

Location and Salary

Somerville, TN, USA – Full Time – Until Filled (CST)

Job Summary

Fayette County Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our school system. The successful candidate will perform duties customary to an elementary teacher in grades 6-8, including preparing lessons toward mastery of state standards, collaborating with faculty, delivering small‑group instruction, differentiating instruction, providing interventions, working with administrators and coaches to improve performance, monitoring students, and communicating with parents and stakeholders.

Developing and administering assessments is also required. Teaching virtual students may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education
Active Tennessee teaching license for the applicable grade and subject level, or the ability to obtain one
Demonstrated organizational, decision‑making, verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of subject matter and ability to exercise teaching strategies to increase students’ critical thinking skills
High level of commitment to student achievement and support for all students

Performance Responsibilities

Provide an instructional program that is differentiated.

Commit to high student achievement and support for all students.

Maintain knowledge of the subject matter being taught.

Exercise various teaching strategies to increase students’ critical thinking skills.

Create a secure classroom climate and respond to inquiries from a variety of sources.

Instruct students to improve academic success through a defined course of study.

Administer and develop subject‑specific assessments to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.

Participate in meetings and professional development activities required to perform job functions.

Monitor students in educational environments to provide a safe, optimal learning environment.

Prepare written materials that document student progress and meet mandated requirements.

Plan, develop, implement, and monitor instruction with student success as a goal.

Use available technology in lessons.

Communicate effectively with parents and students.

Perform other duties assigned by the administration.

Working Environment and

Physical Requirements

This job is performed in a standard office environment and a generally clean and healthy environment. It requires approximately 30% sitting, 20% walking, and 50% standing, with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Attendance Expectations

FCPS values on‑time arrival, regular attendance, and adherence to work schedules. Consistent attendance is essential for maintaining productivity and building a strong team.

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