English Language Arts- Middle

Position: English Language Arts- Middle (2026-2027 School Year)

English Language Arts
- Middle  School Year) at Wichita Public Schools - USD
259

Job Title

English-Middle

Position Function

Teaches and facilitates learning and maintains academic progress, discipline, and records for students at the middle school grade level. Works with parents and students to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Instructs through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students.
• Creates, administers, and grades tests to evaluate student progress.
• Establishes and enforces rules and procedures which help to maintain order in the classroom.
• Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on the progress of students. Discusses students' problems and progress with parents and staff.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Prepares classroom instructions to promote students' success on state assessment exams.
• Observes, enforces and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district.

Additional Duties

Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Equipment

Must be able to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.

Travel

Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift up to 20 pounds.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students.
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards.
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas State teaching license.
• English Language Arts endorsement required.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Senior Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

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