English Teacher Johnson County High School Jan 2027 Start

English Teacher Johnson County High School Jan 2027 Start

Johnson County Schools - TN Johnson County High School
- Mountain City, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Johnson County Schools - TN Johnson County High School
- Mountain City, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Johnson County Schools - TN

Job : 5886476

Final date to receive applications: Jan 29, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 28, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: JCHS English Teacher (High School) Start Date January 4, 2027

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with proper Tennessee endorsement/licensure in English Language Arts or applicable secondary certification. Must demonstrate "Highly Qualified" status through Praxis testing and/or approved coursework in accordance with Tennessee Department of Education requirements.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Secondary Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teachers: 10 months (200 days) with benefits

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in curriculum development, review, and alignment to Tennessee academic standards.
• Deliver engaging and effective English Language Arts instruction utilizing a variety of instructional strategies designed to promote literacy, critical thinking, and effective communication skills.
• Foster student growth in reading, writing, speaking, listening, language development, and analysis of literary and informational texts.
• Encourage creativity, collaboration, and independent thinking through meaningful learning experiences, research opportunities, and classroom discussions.
• Prepare students for postsecondary success through rigorous instruction that supports college and career readiness standards, ACT preparation, advanced coursework expectations, and effective communication skills.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities, performance, and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Monitor student achievement data and adjust instructional practices to meet individual student needs.
• Create and maintain a classroom environment that is safe, organized, respectful, and conducive to learning.
• Assess student learning on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required by district and school procedures.
• Integrate technology and district-approved instructional resources into classroom instruction when appropriate.
• Refer students for alternative services and interventions as provided by the district, including RTI, ESL, counseling, and related support services.
• Effectively implement district and school initiatives.
• Effectively collaborate with department members, administrators, and support staff to promote student success.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and uphold school expectations for student behavior.
• Foster and maintain a fair, positive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement, mutual respect, and academic growth.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and administrators.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by all state statutes, State Board of Education rules, and Johnson County Board of Education policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, professional development activities, and school functions as assigned by administrators.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance and adhere to established work schedules and assigned duties.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees and participate in school improvement efforts as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices, curriculum standards, literacy strategies, assessment practices, and developments in English Language Arts education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,500 Per Year

• Mark Hagaman , Secondary Supervisor
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