The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Middle School English Teacher, for the 2023-2024 school year.

Salary Range: $41,982.00-58,792.00 (Salary is dependent on years of experience and educational level) This position is part of the Certified Bargaining Agreement and placement on the salary matrix will be limited to eight years of service/experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of BA/BS degree in Education.
• Montana State teaching certificate with an endorsement in the assigned subject area.
• Ability to work with children and adults.
• Ability to perform the duties required as outlined in a consistent and proficient manner.
• Ability to write reports and effectively communicate in written and oral form.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to inquiries from students, parents, staff, and community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides a variety of classroom techniques and methods.
• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
• Utilize current and relevant subject matter.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and abilities to use research-based principles of effective instructions.
• Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes.
• Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes.
• Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement.
• Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.
• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning.
• Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students.
• Enforce written rules for classroom behavior.
• Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students.
• Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings.
• Prepare daily lesson plans.
• Provide instruction predicated on course goals objectives, aligned with district adopted standards.
• Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students.
• Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities.
• Assure the grading standards are explained and available to parents.
• Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students.
• Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities.
• Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents.
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy consideration, respect, and cultural awareness and responsibility.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents.
• Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members.
• Provide documentation of students’ progress.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members.
• Assign and check homework and provide feedback to students.
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance.
• Build motivation and interest in learning.
• Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area.
• Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in subject area.
• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.
• Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development.
• Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities.
• Participate in District sponsored in-service offerings appropriate to assignment.
• Maintain an attitude of helping in the total school atmosphere.
• Conducts himself/herself in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times.
• Contribute supervision, knowledge, and skill in a variety of school activities.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED First Review: 5/10/2023

To apply for this position, please go to www.laurel.k12.mt.us, click on the Employment button under quick links. For questions, please call (406) 628-3360.

Applicants must have a complete application before they will be considered for the position. Applications must be completed before the job closing deadline. A complete application consists of the completed application including all questions answered, job history, at least two references (one reference must be from a supervisor). References from friends or family are not sufficient. Resume, cover letter, and a copy of unofficial transcript(s), are acceptable and required for teaching and professional positions. Verification of military service is required if applying for veterans preference.

If you are an internal candidate (current employee) you would only be required to complete the internal application and any required documentation that you do not have on file.

Date Notice Posted: 5/5/2023

The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy.

It does not in any way represent an employment contract.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER