Teacher - English Language Arts - Grades 6-8

TEACHER - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS - MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Select and maintain appropriate instructional programs, materials and supplies for classroom
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills
• Demonstrate effective communication with students, staff, and families
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers and paraprofessionals
• Evaluate and track student progress and program effectiveness
• Teach district-approved curriculum
• Create a safe and respectful classroom environment for all learners
• Employ a variety of instructional practices and instructional technology to engage all learners
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons and units
• Use a variety of formative and summative assessments
• Be able to analyze data in order to identify students who would benefit from intervention
• Take a trauma-sensitive approach when working with students
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Attend all required school-related events including monthly staff meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
• Adhere to Allegan Public Schools’ policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the building administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university required
• Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate with BX or BA or BR or BT endorsement(s) or on an alternative path/route to obtain the required endorsement(s)
• Must be highly qualified as defined by the Michigan State Dept. of Education
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• High degree of technology skills (Google Suite)
• Experience/Coursework in MTSS and PBIS preferred, but not required
• Desire to collaborate with peers and work as a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing while performing the duties of this job. In addition, the employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds such as student equipment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Position starts with the 2026-2027 school year. Wages, benefits, and work year as defined in the Teachers’ Master Agreement

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and background based upon Salary Schedule in the AEA Master Agreement

LOCATION: L.E. White Middle School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

For questions about this position, please contact:

Laura Feffer, Principal

L.E. White Middle School

lfeffer@alleganps.org

Allegan Public Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, political belief, disability, handicap, or any other legally protected characteristic - in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent, 550 Fifth St, Allegan, MI 49010 or by phone at (269) 673-5431.